Regimental number | 4869 |
Religion | Presbyterian |
Occupation | Solicitor |
Address | 'Nerinwan', St Georges Road, Toorak, Victoria |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 28 |
Next of kin | Father, Dr Stoddard, St Georges Road, Toorak, Victoria |
Enlistment date | |
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
Rank on enlistment | Gunner |
Unit name | Field Artillery Brigade 2, Reinforcement 8 |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 13/30/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT SS Makarini on |
Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 2nd Field Artillery Brigade |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. Prior to an attack, he made a difficult reconnaissance to select a site for a continuous wave wireless set, and conducted the wireless personnel to the position selected. On the night of the attack, he acted at the observation post as forward observation officer, and when the infantry advanced, he followed them under heavy shell fire, maintaining communication, and telephoning back valuable information, which was passed to brigade headquarters. Throughout the operations he afforded a fine example of courage and devotion to duty.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 15 Date: |
Other details | Medals: Military Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |