Regimental number | 63 |
Date of birth | |
Place of birth | Yorkshire England |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Chef |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 24 |
Next of kin | Father, J Bruton, Empire Palace Hotel, Shepherd, Bush, London, England |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Corporal |
Unit name | 1st Battalion, Headquarters |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/18/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board Transport A19 Afric on |
Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 1st Battalion |
Promotions |
2nd Lieutenant Unit: INF1 Promotion date: |
Fate | Discharged |
Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. When the enemy succeeded in gaining a footing in our position, he organized parties and led them. After a strenuous bombing attack he succeeded in driving out the enemy and regaining the position. He set a splendid example to his men.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 219 Date: |
Other details | Medals: Military Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |