Regimental number | 2256 |
Place of birth | Tumut New South Wales |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Chemist |
Address | Wahroonga, New South Wales |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 23 |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs D H Scott, Lane Cove Road, Wahroonga, New South Wales |
Enlistment date | |
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 56th Battalion, 4th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/73/3 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A15 Port Sydney on |
Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Comissioned |
Rank from Nominal Roll | 2nd Lieutenant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 56th Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He was ordered to protect the flank of the battalion, and, with great courage and determination, captured two enemy 'pill-boxes' which were giving trouble. He frequently led patrols to discover the movements of the enemy, and showed fine qualities of leaderhsip and disregard of danger.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 137 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Cross, British War Medal, Victory Medal |