Regimental number | 354 |
Place of birth | Leichhardt New South Wales |
Religion | Atheist |
Occupation | Overseer plantation |
Address | Denver Road, Five Dock, Sydney, New South Wales |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 24 |
Next of kin | Father, Alexander Weir, Five Dock, Sydney, New South Wales |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Corporal |
Unit name | 6th Light Horse Regiment, C Squadron |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/11/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A29 Suevic on |
Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | Australian Flying Corps |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
DFC 'Lieutenant Paul is a gallant and skilful pilot, who has been very ably assisted by his observer, Lieutenant Weir. These officers have shown great initiative in attacking ground objectives on numerous occasions, notably on 14th August, when, in face of intense hostile fire, they, at a very low altitude, attacked bodies of enemy cavalry, causing heavy casualties. They have also displayed great courage and skill in air combats, having destroyed four enemy aircraft.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 61 Date: |