| Regimental number | 1834 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Kerang, Victoria |
| Other Names | Robert William |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Driver |
| Address | 260 Swan Street, Richmond, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 19 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs E Dowling, 260 Swan Street, Richmond, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 8th Battalion, 4th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/25/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A18 Wiltshire on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 8th Battalion |
| Promotions |
2nd Lieutenant Unit: 8th Battalion Promotion date: Lieutenant Unit: 8th Battalion Promotion date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and fine leadership during the attack north of Rosieres on 9th August, 1918. He led his platoon splendidly and when the officers of another company had all become casualties he took command and led it skilfully to its objective. During consolidation he led small parties to mop up enemy machine guns and pockets which were hindering consolidation. During the attack on Lihons, on 11th August, he again showed marked courage, on one occasion penetrating our barrage to bomb an enemy machine gun which was causing his company casualties.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 67 Date: |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: Military Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal Died as a result of accident. |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 31 |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
