Regimental number | 3701 |
Place of birth | Abbotsford |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Actor |
Address | 172 Clarke Street, Northcote, Victoria |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 25 |
Next of kin | Father, J J Christian, 172 Clarke Street, Northcote, Victoria |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 7th Battalion, 12th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/24/3 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on |
Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 59th Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Cross Recommendation date: |
Fate | Effective abroad (still overseas) |
Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. At a critical moment this officer arrived in the front line with a patrol of sixteen men, and at once got them into position, rendering valuable assistance. Later on he volunteered to go back and report the situation, which he successfully did.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 15 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |