Regimental number | 537 |
Date of birth | |
Place of birth | Burrd South Australia |
Religion | Methodist |
Occupation | Farmer |
Address | Koringa, South Australia |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 20 |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs E Crewes, Koringa, South Australia |
Enlistment date | |
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
Rank on enlistment | Lance Corporal |
Unit name | 27th Battalion, C Company |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/44/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A2 Geelong on |
Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 27th Battalion |
Promotions |
2nd Lieutenant Unit: 27th Battalion Promotion date: Lieutenant Unit: 27th Battalion Promotion date: |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Cross For conspicuous gallantry in charge of three new posts in the Hindenburg Line, when he brought fire to bear over his left flank and rear, thus preventing his posts from being out-flanked. Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. Whilst in charge of three posts, he was isolated and in danger of being out-flanked during an enemy counter attack. He displayed great gallantry in holding on until the position was cleared up, with all his men killed or wounded.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 189 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: Military Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |