Regimental number | 244 |
Other Names | Herbert William |
Religion | Presbyterian |
Occupation | Carpenter |
Address | 59 Spring Street, Preston, Victoria |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 25 |
Next of kin | Mrs Morphett, 59 Spring Street, Preston, Victoria |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 4th Light Horse Regiment, B Squadron |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/9/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board Transport A18 Wiltshire on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 50th Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He rendered most valuable service as signal officer, establishing his station close to the jumping off tape and maintaining communications under heavy enemy barrage. Later, he pushed his station still further forward under heavy fire, and continued to send most valuable information.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 169 Date: Bar to Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty when in command of the brigade forward party. Although shelled out of his position, three times and losing ten of his party killed and wounded, he maintained communication throughout the day, repairing lines himself whenever necessary. By boldly pushing his station forward he enabled the forward battalion commanders to send back their reports without delay.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 150 Date: |
Other details | Medals: Military Cross and Bar, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Date of death |