Regimental number | 1002 |
Religion | Presbyterian |
Occupation | Apprentice, fitter |
Address | York Road, Midland Junction, Western Australia |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 19 |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs C Smiley, York Road, Midland Junction, Western Australia |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 28th Battalion, D Company |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/45/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A11 Ascanius on |
Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 28th Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in action. When our barrage lifted, he jumped into the trench well ahad of his platoon, and single handed captured six prisoners. He rapidly re-organized his platoon under heavy fire, and consolidated the captured position.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 23 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: Military Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |