Place of birth | Rochester, Victoria |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Farmer |
Address | Echuca, Victoria |
Marital status | Married |
Age at embarkation | 34 |
Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Eileen Francis Chanter, Echuca, Victoria |
Enlistment date | |
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
Rank on enlistment | 2nd Lieutenant |
Unit name | 9th Light Horse Regiment, C Squadron |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/14/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A10 Karroo on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Major |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 4th Light Horse Regiment |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Mention in Despatches Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette', Supplement, No. 31383 (5 June 1919); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 72 (2 September 1920). Mention in Despatches Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette' No 31938 (11 June 1920); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No 72 (2 September 1920). |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Distinguished Service Order 'For conspicuous gallantry, initiative and devotion to duty whilst leading his squadron across the Jordan near El Min, on the 28th September, 1918, under heavy fire. By personal reconnaissance, he found a way across, was one of the first to get over, and remained under fire assisting and directing his squadron, thereby keeping casualties down to a minimum. Again, on the first October, 1918, he was in command of the squadron which made the reconnaissance to Meidan Railway Station, and his great dash and determination were the means of securing many thousands of prisoners. Throughout the whole operations he set a fine example to his squadron.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 10 Date: |