Place of birth | Footscray, Victoria |
Religion | Methodist |
Occupation | Foreman |
Address | Hamilton Street, Seddon, Victoria |
Marital status | Married |
Age at embarkation | 28 |
Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Elsie May Davis, Hamiltonstreet, Seddon, Victoria |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | 2nd Lieutenant |
Unit name | 22nd Battalion, A Company |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/39/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A38 Ulysses on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Major |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 22nd Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Cross Work at Broodseinde Ridge on 4 October 1917. Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty when in command of his company during an attack. Although slightly wounded, he remained at his post and succeeded in preventing the enemy from regaining a footing in the line.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 137 Date: |
Other details | Medals: Military Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |