Regimental number | 5 |
Place of birth | Maitland, South Australia |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Labourer |
Address | Maitland, Yorke Peninsula, South Australia |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 22 |
Height | 5' 8.5" |
Weight | 141 lbs |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs J Adair, Maitland, Yorke Peninsula, South Australia |
Previous military service | Nil |
Enlistment date | |
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
Place of enlistment | Adelaide, South Australia |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 27th Battalion, A Company |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/44/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A2 Geelong on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Company Sergeant Major |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 27th Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Distinguished Conduct Medal For conspicuous gallantry near Noreuil moving to an advanced position under heavy shell and musketry fire, thus greatly assisting in repelling the enemy counter attack. Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He maintained his position throughout the day, in spite of being heavily attacked by the enemy.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 174 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: Distinguished Conduct Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Sources | NAA: B2455, ADAIR Cyril Morrison |