Regimental number | 3111 |
Date of birth | |
Religion | Baptist |
Occupation | Mechanic |
Address | 297 Unley Road, Malvern, South Australia |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 19 |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs M M Verrier, 297 Unley Road, Malvern, South Australia |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 10th Battalion, 10th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/27/3 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A70 Ballarat on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 50th Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He led his section against a strong position with great skill and courage, and, later, though wounded, continued to control his men at a critical period.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 169 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Distinguished Conduct Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal Also served in World War II as Lieutenant Colonel (1 July 19139), to command 43rd Bn, AMF; appointed CO of 2/10th Bn, 2nd AIF, 13 October 1939. |
Date of death |