Regimental number | 1108 |
Place of birth | Fitzroy Victoria |
Religion | Roman Catholic |
Occupation | Commercial traveller |
Address | C/o Commercial Travellers' Club, Flinders Street, Melbourne, Victoria |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 28 |
Next of kin | Sister, Miss Mary Taylor, 302 St George Road, North Fitzroy, Melbourne, Victoria |
Enlistment date | |
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
Rank on enlistment | Sergeant |
Unit name | 37th Battalion, D Company |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/54/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A34 Persic on |
Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 38th Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. When the leading platoons of his company failed to effect an entrance through the enemy's wire, he led his party to another place in the wire and succeeded in forcing an entry into the enemy's trenches. He set a fine example of courage and determination.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 133 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Distinguished Conduct Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |