Regimental number | 6762 |
Place of birth | Goulburn New South Wales |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Clerk |
Address | 65 Macleay Street, Sydney, New South Wales |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 32 |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Anne Cooper, 65 Macleay Street, Sydney, New South Wales |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Sergeant |
Unit name | 8th Field Ambulance, Section A |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from |
From Embarkation Rolls it is not possible to distinguish the embarkation details of individual officers and men: 6 officers and 156 others embarked on HMAT A11 'Ascanius' from Melbourne on 10 November 1915; 1 officer and 50 others embarked on HMAT A58 'Kabringa' from Melbourne on 8 November 1915; 1 officer and 16 others embarked on HMAT A2 'Geelong' from Adelaide on 12 November 1915; 1 officer and 4 others embarked on HMAT A13 'Katuna' from Adelaide on 9 November 1915; and | |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Cross Recommendation date: |
Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll) | Name does not appear on Nominal Roll |
Medals |
Military Cross 'During the attack on Peronne on 1st September 1918, though wounded at the beginning of the opeations, he continued to lead his men with great gallantry. When the advance was held up by a strong point, held by the enemy in force, and protected by unbroken wire, he overcame all opposition, and enabled the attack to progress. When the final objective was reached, he was the only officer left in the company, and he carried out the consolidation with great initiative and resource. His devotion to duty, endurance, and personal courage were a splendid example to his men.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 67 Date: |