Regimental number | 3134 |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Miner |
Address | Irby Street, Emmaville, via Deepwater, New South Wales |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 19 |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs E J Watt, Irby Street, Emmaville, via Deepwater, New South Wales |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 4th Battalion, 10th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/21/3 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A69 Warilda on |
Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 56th Battalion |
Fate | Demobilised |
Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry during operations. When engaged with his company constructing a communication trench, he went forward to the assistance of some men in the occupied enemy trenches, and helped them to hold off the enemy's bombers. When hit himself by a bomb, he rushed out, killed the bomber, and brought back his rifle.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 184 Date: Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He assumed command of his company, displaying great gallantry and coolness in the face of heavy fire, and succeeded in consolidating his position.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 169 Date: |
Other details | Medals: Military Cross, Distinguished Conduct Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |