Place of birth | Camden New South Wales |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Orchardist |
Address | Brownlow Hill, Camden, New South Wales |
Marital status | Married |
Age at embarkation | 29 |
Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Katie May Eliz Downes, c/o Mrs Hussey-Cooper, 'Belmont' Hersham Road, Walton-on-Thames, Surrey, England |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | 2nd Lieutenant |
Unit name | 29th Battalion, 11th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/46/3 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A19 Afric on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 32nd Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He led his platoon with great determination during an attack, capturing the objective, and passing 300 yards beyond it. He eventually withdrew from this advanced position (as it interfered with our protective barrage) after having repelled an enemy counter attack with great loss. When his company commander was 'missing' he took command and re-organized the defence. He set a splendid example of determination and resource.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Cross, British War Medal, Victory Medal |