| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | London England |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Reporter |
| Address | 22 Chrystobel Crescent, Hawthorn, Melbourne, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 29.10 |
| Height | 5' 4.75" |
| Weight | 120 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Elizabeth Short, Outspan, Wearlingham, Surrey, England |
| Previous military service | Nil (previously rejected for AIF enlistment on account of chest) |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Melbourne, Victoria |
| Rank on enlistment | Lieutenant |
| Unit name | 23rd Battalion, 11th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/49/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board RMS Malwa on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Captain |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 23rd Battalion |
| Promotions |
Lieutenant Unit: 23rd Battalion Promotion date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Cross 'During the attack on Mont St. Quentin, on 1st September 1918, he led his platoon forward, in the face of intense machine gun fire, with conspicuous gallantry and determination, capturing 50 prisoners. On the advance being held up, he made a most daring reconnaissance alone, and in daylight, and as a result was able to lead his men forward to an important position with a minimum of casualties.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 67 Date: |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Shropshire', 2 December 1918; appointment terminated (discharged), Melbourne, 21 April 1920. Medals: Military Cross, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, SHORT Lionel Gordon |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
