Regimental number | 237 |
Place of birth | London England |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Civil engineer |
Address | c/o The Olives, Brougham Place, North Adelaide, South Australia |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 22 |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Lydia Jane Searcy, Abbotsford, 31 Warrior Square, St. Leonards on Sea, England |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Corporal |
Unit name | 10th Battalion, G Company |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/27/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board Transport A11 Ascanius on |
Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 10th Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Cross 'In the operations near Jeancourt on 18th September 1918, he was responsible for the direction of the battalion. In order to successfully fulfil his task under very difficult circumstances he fearlessly exposed himself, advancing up to and across our barrage frequently in order to correct direction. His gallantry was an inspiration to all who saw him, and contributed largely to the moral which carried so few men so long a distance.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 129 Date: |
Other details | Medals: Military Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |