Regimental number | 1054 |
Date of birth | |
Place of birth | Wolverhampton, England |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Salesman |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 25 |
Next of kin | Brother, G A Waine, Presswood Road, Heath Town, Staffs, England |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 10th Battalion, C Company |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/27/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board Transport A11 Ascanius on |
Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 50th Battalion |
Fate | Effective abroad (still overseas) |
Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in making a daring personal reconnaissance up to the enemy's wire under machine-gun and rifle fire. He afterwards set a splendid example to his men in supervising the bombing attack on a hostile machine-gun position, keeping touch with the next company, and inspring his men to continue their efforts while the situation was still uncertain. He has on all occasions had a splendid effect on the morale of his men at critical moments.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 219 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: Military Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal Also served in World War II, British Armg, Far East. |