Regimental number | 2709 |
Place of birth | Muswellbrook New South Wales |
Religion | Roman Catholic |
Occupation | Mercer |
Address | Mitchell Street, Muswellbrook, New South Wales |
Marital status | Married |
Age at embarkation | 24 |
Next of kin | Wife, Mrs D E Fleming, Mitchell Street, Muswellbrook, New South Wales |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 19th Battalion, 6th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/36/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A14 Euripides on |
Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 19th Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Cross Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Cross 'During the attack east of Villers Bretonneux, on 8th August, 1918, he on three occasions dealt with srong enemy posts. Inall he captured ninety prisoners fourteen machine guns and four trench mortars. His splendid example greatly encouraged his men. On 11th August near Franneville, he again displayed marked courage and initiative rushing, with non-commissioned officer and four men, an enemy position, and capturing the garrison of nine and a machine gun.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 67 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Medals: Military Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |