Place of birth | Gosford New South Wales |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Town clerk |
Address | Woodburn, Gosford, New South Wales |
Marital status | Married |
Age at embarkation | 24 |
Next of kin | Wife, Mrs P M White,Waterville, Gosford, New South Wales |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | 2nd Lieutenant |
Unit name | 4th Battalion, 12th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/21/3 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A7 Medic on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Captain |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 4th Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Mention in Despatches Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette' No. 30706 (28 May 1918); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 165 (24 October 1918). |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. In a difficult situation he went forward and made a personal reconnaissance, bringing back useful information. Subsequently he made another valuable reconnaissance under very heavy fire. Throughout he set a splendid example to all ranks.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 15 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Medals: Military Cross, British War Medal, Victory Medal |