Place of birth | Brisbane Queensland |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Auditor |
Address | Bank of New South Wales, Brisbane, Queensland |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 33 |
Next of kin | Dr. H. Bourne, Red Hill, Brisbane, Queensland |
Enlistment date | |
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
Rank on enlistment | Major |
Unit name | 2nd Light Horse Regiment, B Squadron |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/7/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board Transport A15 Star of England on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant-Colonel |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 2nd Light Horse Regiment |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Distinguished Service Order, Recommendation date: Mention in Despatches Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette', Supplement, No. 29845 (1 December 1916); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 62 (19 April 1919) |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Distinguished Service Order 'For conspicuous gallantry in action. He held the outpost line against heavy odds for four hours, and then gradually and skilfully withdrew. A few ays later he held the extreme flank with great determination at a critical time.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 62 Date: |