Place of birth | Cowra New South Wales |
Occupation | Assistant Town Clerk, Albany |
Address | Springside, Orange, New South Wales |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 21 |
Next of kin | Father, J Collings, Springside, Orange, New South Wales |
Previous military service | 17th Battery Australian Field Artillery |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | 2nd Lieutenant |
Unit name | Field Artillery Brigade 1, Reinforcement 13 |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 13/29/3 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A35 Berrima on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Captain |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 6th Field Artillery Brigade |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Unspecified Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. In spite of heavy casualties amongst officers and men he fought his battery with the greatest gallantry and determination during protracted operations, although subjected to continual and intense bombardment, working day and night without any regard for himself. He inspired all ranks by his example of self-sacrifice and fine leadership.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 219 Date: |
Other details | Medals: Military Cross, British War Medal, Victory Medal |