| Regimental number | 2629 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Melbourne, Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Student |
| Address | Transcontinental Line, Kalgoorlie, Western Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 19 |
| Height | 5'8.73" |
| Weight | 165 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs C Twining, Willaura, Victoria |
| Previous military service | Yes now serving under U.T Regs. Rank 2nd Lieut} |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Blackboy Hill, Western Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 16th Battalion, 8th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/33/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A68 Anchises on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Captain |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 48th Battalion |
| Promotions |
2nd Lieutenant Unit: 48th Battalion Promotion date: Lieutenant Unit: 48th Battalion Promotion date: Captain Unit: 48th Battalion Promotion date: |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Mention in Despatches Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette' No. 30706 (28 May 1918); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 165 (24 October 1918). Mention in Despatches Awarded, and gazetted, 'London Gazette', second Supplement, No. 30448 (28 December 1917); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 57 (18 April 1918). Mention in Despatches Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette', second Supplement, No. 30107 (1 June 1917); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 169 (4 October 1917). |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Photo: Peter Dennis |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'Was Sergeant of Scout Platoon. After his Officer was wounded on the afternoon of 5th August, 1916, he took charge of the scouts, and took up a position about 50 yards beyond the POZIERES MILL. He patrolled the front between BAPAUME Road and R.35.c.4.8 and reconnoitred the mill. He remained in this position the whole time from the night of 5th/6th August, 1916, until about 10 a.m. on 7th August, 1916. During the German counter attack on the morning of 7th August, 1916, he was able to bring flanking fire on the attacking infantry, and thus was of great assistance in repelling the attack. At about 10 a.m. on 7th August, 1916 he was left with three wounded and one unwounded man, and was ordered in. He afterwards returned to the position to bring in his wounded comrades, and was himself wounded while do so. The work of this N.C.O. was particularly meritorious.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 62 Date: Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and resource in an attack. When part of the assaulting line was held up by machine gun fire, he led forward a party under intense fire, and worked round the flanks of the position. He captured the machinegun and some prisoners, and thereby prevented many casualties. He displayed untiring energy and courage throughout.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 61 Date: Croix de Guerre (France) Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 23 Date: |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Appointed Lance Corporal, 9 November 1915; Temporary Corporal, 3 March 1916; Sergeant, 14 April 1916; wounded, 7 August 1916; commissioned, 12 November 1916. Transferred to 48th Battalion, 3 March 1916; appointed Adjutant, 11 October 1916. Detached for duty with American Army, 24 September 1918; rejoined unit, 2 October 1918. Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Commonwealth', 13 April 1919; disembarked Melbourne, 8 June 1919; discharged (appointment terminated), Melbourne, 1 August 1920. Cause of death: suicide Medals: Military Cross, Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 35 |
| Place of burial | AIF Cemetery, West Terrace, Adelaide, South Australia |
