| Regimental number | 1030 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Gympie, Queensland |
| Other Names | AUCHTERLONIE, Cecil Arthur |
| School | Gympie High School, Gympie, Queensland |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Clerk |
| Address | Inglewood Road, Inglewood Hill, Gympie, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 19 |
| Next of kin | Father, Archibald Auchterlonie, Inglewood Road, Inglewood Hill, Gympie, Queensland |
| Previous military service | Served in the Citizen Military Forces. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 25th Battalion, C Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/42/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A60 Aeneas on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 25th Battalion |
| Promotions |
2nd Lieutenant Unit: 25th Battalion Promotion date: Lieutenant Unit: 25th Battalion Promotion date: |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Unspecified Killed in Action 10 August 1918. Recommendation date: Military Cross Recommendation date: Bar to Military Cross Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Killed in Action |
| Place of death or wounding | Villers-Brettoneux, France |
| Age at death | 22 |
| Age at death from cemetery records | 22 |
| Place of burial | Heath Cemetery (Plot I, Row D, Grave 12), Harbonnieres, France |
| Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 103 |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: Archibald and Elizabeth AUCHTERLONIE, 'Fiona', Marne Road, Albion, Queensland |
| Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in an attack. He was the first to enter the enemy front line, and disposed of two of the enemy with his revolver, and, then organized clearing parties on either flanks. Later, when the company on his right had been forced to withdraw, he sent forward a platoon, and recaptured the position. Thanks to him the position was held.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 23 Date: Bar to Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry during an attack on the enemy trenches. His company commander becoming a casualty, he assumed command and led his men forward most gallantly, being the first into the objective and killing several of the enemy. When it was known that the enemy were making for a counter attack he went forward and brought back information as to their numbers and position, and then brought Lewis gunfire to bear on them, inflicting many casualties. Throughout the operation he showed great courage and initiative.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 23 Date: |
| Family/military connections | Brothers: Lt Archibald Vivian AUCHTERLONIE, 25th BN, killed in action, 20 October 1915; 1702 Sergeant Bertrand AUCHTERLONIE, 15th Bn, killed in action, 8 August 1915. |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: Military Cross and Bar, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
