| Regimental number | 19 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Sydney, New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Store manager |
| Address | 163 Albany Road, Petersham, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 24.8 |
| Height | 5' 7.5" |
| Weight | 192 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Eliza A Anthon, 163 Albany Road, Petersham, New South Wales |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Sydney, New South Wales |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 20th Battalion, A Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/37/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A35 Berrima on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 20th Battalion |
| Promotions |
2nd Lieutenant Unit: INF20 Promotion date: Lieutenant Unit: INF20 Promotion date: |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Cross Recommendation date: Distinguished Service Order Recommendation date: Bar to Military Cross Recommendation date: Mention in Despatches Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette' No. 31448 (11 July 1919); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 124 (30 October 1919). |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Distinguished Service Order 'On the 30th August, 1918, near Clery-sur-Somme, he advanced at the head of a few men against a strongly held machine gun post, which, after bombing, he charged alone, capturing seven men and the gun. He then, by a flanking movement, captured a trench, taking 54 prisoners, besides killing and wounding several others. This gallant action allowed the battalion which had been held up for a long time, to advance.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 67 Date: Military Cross Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 57 Date: Bar to Military Cross 'For most conspicuous gallantry and dahs. In the attack on 3rd October 1918, on the Beaurevoir system, north of St. Quentin, under heavy machine gun and rifle fire, he, entirely on his own, charged and captured a farm. Owing to his bombing skill a number of the enemy in possession of the farm were obliged to evacuate and leave their machine guns behind, thus dispensing with opposition at this point, and saving numerous casualties. He did splendid work.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 10 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Commenced return to Australia 19 June 1919; appointment terminated (discharged), Medals: Military Cross & Bar, Distinguished Service Order, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal Also served in World War II as N60017, Major, Military Prisons and Detention Barracks Service. |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 61 |
| Place of burial | Moss Vale Cemetery, New South Wales |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, ANTHON Daniel Herbert |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
