Regimental number | 6291 |
Place of birth | Paddington New South Wales |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Clerk |
Address | 'Woodhurst', Avoca Street, Randwick, New South Wales |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 22 |
Next of kin | Father, John F Dexter, 'Woodhurst', Avoca Street, Randwick, New South Wales |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | Infantry Brigade 4,Field Ambulance 5, Reinforcement 6 |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 26/48/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A17 Port Lincoln on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 53rd Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Cross ''During an attack on Peronne on 1st September 1918, he led his men with great gallantry and determination, foring his way, in spite of heavy casualties through a thick belt of wire, in face of heavy machine gun fire. He captured a field gun in Quinconce Wood. He set a splendid example, which greatly encouraged his men throughout the operations.''
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 61 Date: |
Other details | Medals: Military Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |