Date of birth | |
Place of birth | Launceston, Tasmania |
Religion | Presbyterian |
Occupation | Brewer |
Address | Launceston, Tasmania |
Marital status | Married |
Age at embarkation | 33 |
Height | 5' 8" |
Weight | 144 lbs |
Next of kin | Wife, Mrs L J Tulloch, Kooralbyn, Erin Street, Richmond, Victoria |
Previous military service | Served for 2 years in the 26th Tasmanian Light Horse |
Enlistment date | |
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
Place of enlistment | Liverpool, New South Wales |
Rank on enlistment | Captain |
Unit name | 11th Battalion, 22nd Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/28/4 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A8 Argyllshire on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Captain |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 11th Battalion |
Promotions |
Temporary MAJ Unit: 11th Battalion Promotion date: Lieutenant Colonel Unit: 12th Battalion Promotion date:
Promotion date: |
Fate | Effective abroad (still overseas) |
Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty near Chignolles, on 23rd August 1918. He was in charge of two companies detailed to outflank and capture Froissy Wood. He led his men with great dash under heavy machine gun fire, outflanking and overcoming all resistance until he gained his objective. The success of the operation was largely due to his tenacity and coolness.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 67 Date: Bar to Military Cross 'During the attack near Villeret on 18th September 1918, he was in charge of the left attacking company, and showed great gallantry and devotion to duty. In company with an N.C.O. and one man he was engaged on a flank at close range by two machine guns in a trench. He immediately rushed the post and engaged the crews of the machine guns with revolver fire and enemy stick bombs capturing the guns and six prisoners. His brilliant dash and courage contributed largely to the success of this operation.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 129 Date: |
Discharge date | |
Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HS 'Kanowna', 9 September 1916; disembarked Sydney, 28 October 1916; discharged (medically unfit), Sydney, 8 May 1917. Commanded 12th Bn (temporarily), 1918. Medals: Military Cross, Bar to Military Cross, MSBV and murdered by a burglar. |
Miscellaneous details | Full name: Eric William TULLOCH |
Date of death | |
Age at death | 43 |