| Regimental number | 4926 |
| Place of birth | Launceston Tasmania |
| Religion | Baptist |
| Occupation | Accountant |
| Address | Elphin Road, Launceston, Tasmania |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 20 |
| Next of kin | Father, Mr W D Weston, Elphin Road, Launceston, Tasmania |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 12th Battalion, 15th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/29/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A70 Ballarat on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 40th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Cross 'Near Bony, between 29th September 1918 and 2nd October 1918, his company commander having become a casualty, he led the company with courage and ability. He personally led small reconnoitring parties into enemy territory when the advance was held up; and, particularly on the night of the 30th September, 1st October 1918, he volunteered and carried out a difficult night reconnaissance, so obtaining information which was greatly needed by brigade headquarters.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 10 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Cross, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
