Regimental number | 568 |
Date of birth | |
Place of birth | Aberdeen Scotland |
Religion | Presbyterian |
Occupation | Farmer |
Address | White Abbey, Wolseley Road, Point Piper, Sydney, New South Wales |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 25 |
Next of kin | Friend, Miss Jessie Stark, 'Brookdale', Southend Road, Hastings, H B, New Zealand |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Sergeant |
Unit name | 12th Light Horse Regiment, C Squadron |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/17/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A29 Suevic on |
Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Captain |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 56th Battalion |
Promotions |
2nd Lieutenant Unit: INF56 Promotion date: Lieutenant Unit: INF56 MGO Promotion date: Captain Unit: INF56 Promotion date: |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Cross Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Cross 'During heavy fighting on 1st September 1918, in the attack on Peronne, he took possession of an ememy field gun, and fired it with great effect. Being the only officer who was not either killed or wounded in the company, he led his men with coolness and decision, and rendered very valuable service in protecting the flank of the brigade, which was at one time menaced by anattack. His example of gallantry and composure under heavy fire was a great incentive to his men.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 61 Date: |
Other details | Medals: Military Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |