| Regimental number | 4567 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Sydney New South Wales |
| Occupation | Grazier |
| Address | C/o J R Johnston, Ingalara, Vic Street, Ashfield, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 27 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs J |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 1st Battalion, 14th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/18/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board RMS Osterley on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 12th Trench Mortar Battery |
| Promotions |
2nd Lieutenant Unit: INF45 Promotion date: Lieutenant Unit: INF45 Promotion date: |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Distinguished Conduct Medal Recommendation date: Military Cross Recommendation date: Bar to Military Cross Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry in action. He picked up a trench mortar shell, the fuse of which had been ignited, and which was lying among a pile of shells, and threw it clear of the pile. His prompt action saved many lives.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 103 Date: Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in following up the barrage in front of our attacking troops and bringing fire to bear on strong enemy points. His prompt action enabled our attack to go forward. He afterwards commanded his guns under continuous heavy enemy bombardment, setting a fine exaMple to his men throughout the whole of the operations.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 219 Date: Bar to Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during operations west of Bellenglise, on 18th September 1918. It was due to his gallant leadership that the Stokes mortars under his charge were in position in time to support the infantry during consolidation of the first objective. Later, he had his guns amongst the first wave of the infantry, and was able to silence hostile machine guns which were causing casualties and holding up the advance. He did fine work throughout.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 10 Date: |
| Other details | Medals: Military Cross, Bar to Military Cross, Distinguished Conduct Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
