Place of birth | Granville New South Wales |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Medical practitioner |
Address | Capertee, New South Wales |
Marital status | Married |
Age at embarkation | 30 |
Next of kin | Wife, Mrs E M Docker, c/o Mrs Piddington, 'Avella', Capertee, New South Wales |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Captain |
Unit name | Medical Officers |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board RMS Morea on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Major |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 19th Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Cross Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during an attack. He followed up with his bearers picked up guides, gained touch with the regimental aid posts, and organized a line of bearer replays. This was done at night under machine gun and heavy shell fire.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 15 Date: |
Other details | Medals: Military Cross, British War Medal, Victory Medal |