Regimental number | 1703 |
Place of birth | Horsham, Victoria |
Religion | Presbyterian |
Occupation | Labourer |
Address | Windermere via Ballarat, Victoria |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 28 |
Next of kin | F Anderson, Windermere,Ballarat, Victoria |
Enlistment date | |
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
Place of enlistment | Melbourne, Victoria |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 8th Battalion, 4th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/25/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A18 Wiltshire on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 8th Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. With two men he attacked and captured a 'pill box' which was inflicting casualties on the advancing troops. He penetrated our barrage, rushed the position, and killed and captured the garrison in spite of strong resistance, and captured the machine gun. He showed splendid courage and initiative.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 110 Date: Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and good leadership during the attack north of Rosiers on 9 August 1918. He was in command of a plaoton on the extreme right of the battalion, and when the troops on the right flank failed to advance, he formed a defensive flank. He led his platoon with great dash, and mopped up several enemy pockets. When his Company Commander became a casualty he led the company to its objective and supervised consolidation. On 11th August, during the attack on Lihons, he again led a company brilliantly to its objective, and then skilfully formed a defensive flank, beating off a strong counter attack. He rendered valuable service.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 67 Date: |
Other details | Medals: Military Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |