Place of birth | Coleworth England |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Mine manager |
Address | Colworth, Yarraglen, Victoria |
Marital status | Married |
Age at embarkation | 49 |
Next of kin | Wife, Mrs R I May Bowling, 78 Southern Road, Armadale, Victoria |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | 2nd Lieutenant |
Unit name | Tunnelling Companies, October 1916, Reinforcements |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A38 Ulysses on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | Tunnelling Companies |
Fate | Effective abroad (still overseas) |
Medals |
Military Cross 'During the operations commencing 29th September 1918, in the neighbourhood of Bellicourt, he was employed in making reconnaissances for wells and water points. he kept up with the infantry, and brought back valuable information. Under heavy shell fire, he cleared wells in the towns and villages captured, and was largely instrumental in providing water for the fighting troops. He showed great gallantry and initiative.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 10 Date: |
Other details | Medals: Military Cross, British War Medal, Victory Medal |