Regimental number | 2154 |
Place of birth | Williamstown, Victoria |
Religion | Roman Catholic |
Occupation | Civil servant |
Address | 437 Melbourne Road, Newport, Victoria |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 26 |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Lucy Frances Clausen, 437 Melbourne Road, Newport, Victoria |
Enlistment date | |
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 59th Battalion, 4th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/76/3 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A67 Orsova on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 59th Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous courage and devotion to duty. On 29th September near BELLICOURT when nearly all his officers had become casualties this N.C.O. showed the greatest bravery and resource under very heavy shell and machine gun fire. He assisted the only remaining officer to reorganise the company and displayed splendid qualities of courage and leadership under very trying circumstances. Again on 1st October near Nauroy although wounded he carried on until the objective was reached and the position consolidated and by his personal bravery and leadership set an inspiring example to his men.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 109 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |