Place of birth | Melbourne Victoria |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Wool buyer |
Address | Aberdeen House, Collins Street, Melbourne, Victoria |
Marital status | Married |
Age at embarkation | 29 |
Next of kin | Wife, Mrs M Watt, Aberdeen House, Collins Street, Melbourne, Victoria |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | 2nd Lieutenant |
Unit name | Field Artillery Brigade 2, Reinforcement 23 |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 13/30/3 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board RMS Orontes on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 12th Field Artillery Brigade |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Cross 'Near Escaufcourt, on 10th October 1918, when the wagon lines were suddenly subjected to heavy fire from 5.0 howitzers which caused several casualties he was on the spot immediately, and superintended the removal of the remaining men and horses to a place of safety. In the execution of this he was himself severely wounded, but still, under heavy fire, persevered in his activities and saw that all wounded were dressed and taken away. He showed great gallantry, coolness and devotion to duty.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 129 Date: |