Regimental number | 608 |
Place of birth | Warranambool Victoria |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Farmer |
Address | Jumbunna, South Gippsland, Victoria |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 24 |
Next of kin | James Cruickshank, Jumjbunna, South Gippsland, Victoria |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 4th Light Horse Regiment, 1st Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/9/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A43 Barunga on |
Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
Rank from Nominal Roll | 2nd Lieutenant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 4th Light Horse Regiment |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Distinguished Conduct Medal London Gazette 3 June 1918. Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. During a reconnaissance he and his party of four were heavily shelled, and were always under hostile observations. Nevertheless, he carried out his mission with the greatest courage and a total disregard of all danger, measuring every well and cistern, and locating enemy day posts and watering places.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31 Date: |