Regimental number | 999 |
Place of birth | Petersham New South Wales |
Religion | Methodist |
Occupation | Clerk |
Address | Cecil Street, Gordon |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 18 |
Next of kin | Father, S J Willard, Cecil Street, Gordon |
Previous military service | 19th Infantry |
Enlistment date | |
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
Rank on enlistment | Corporal |
Unit name | 19th Battalion, C Company |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT Ceramic on |
Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 19th Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll) | *Given name Rupert Roy |
Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in leading a fighting patrol to capture an enemy strong point. He was the first into the enemy trench, silenced a machine gun, and killed one of the team. Having completed the capture of the post, he made his way in daylight across open country, and obtained touch with troops on the flanks, apprising his company commander of the situation.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 23 Date: |
Other details | Medals: Military Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |