Regimental number | 1306 |
Place of birth | Daylesford Victoria |
Religion | Presbyterian |
Occupation | Importer |
Address | 110 Collins Street, Melbourne, Victoria |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 24 |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Minnie Staley, 110 Collins Street, Melbourne, Victoria |
Enlistment date | |
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
Rank on enlistment | Bombardier |
Unit name | Field Artillery Brigade 2, Brigade Ammunition Column |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 13/30/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A27 Southern on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Captain |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 2nd Field Artillery Brigade |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty as forward observation officer during an attack. He succeeded in establishing communication, and maintained it under heavy fire for a day and a night. He transmitted much valuable information as to the position of the front line and enemy preparations for counter attack.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 110 Date: |
Other details | Medals: Military Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |