Religion | Roman Catholic |
Occupation | Dentist |
Address | Warrnambool, Victoria |
Marital status | Married |
Age at embarkation | 45 |
Next of kin | Miss I Fitzgerald, c/o C Hogan, 60 Lisson Grove, Hawthorn, Victoria |
Previous military service | 46th Bty. A.F.A. |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Major |
Unit name | Field Artillery Brigade 4, Battery 10 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A18 Wiltshire on |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Mention in Despatches 'For meritorious service and devotion to duty whilst in command of 2nd Australian D.A.C. during operations on the Somme and especially for good service in the advance in February.' Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette', second Supplement, No. 30107 (1 June 1917); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 169 (4 October 1917). DSO 'For consistent devotion to duty and conspicuous ability shown in maintaining supplies of ammunition in every engagement since April 1916. He has, on every occaion, proved himself a capable commander of his unit.' Recommendation date: Mention in Despatches Awarded, and gazetted, 'London Gazette', second Supplement, No. 30448 (28 December 1917); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 57 (18 April 1918). |
Medals |
Distinguished Service Order Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 57 Date: |