Place of birth | London England |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Royal Navy |
Address | Moreland, Melbourne, Victoria |
Marital status | Married |
Age at embarkation | 26 |
Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Norah Carvick, c/o A T Davis, Moreland Hall, Moreland, Melbourne, Victoria |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Lieutenant |
Unit name | 23rd Battalion, 8th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/40/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A19 Afric on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 23rd Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Cross Recommendation date: Mention in Despatches 'For conspicuous gallantry and ability as Platoon Commander at Fleurbaix, Armentieres and Pozieres.' Recommendation date: |
Fate | Killed in Action |
Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll) | *Noted as CARVICK James Bruce on Nominal Roll. |
Place of burial | Becourt Military Cemetery (Plot I, Row V, Grave no 4), France |
Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 101 |
Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry during a raid on the enemy's trenches. Five prisoners were taken, and severe casualties inflicted on the enemy. He twice cdrossed "No Man's Land" under fire to bring in his casualties.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 176 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |