Regimental number | 10609 |
Place of birth | Bowen Queensland |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Clerk |
Address | 13 Donald Street, Prahran, Victoria |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 24 |
Next of kin | Aunt, Sarah Jane Goddard, 13 Donald Street, Prahran, Victoria |
Enlistment date | |
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
Rank on enlistment | Sergeant |
Unit name | Divisional Signal Company 3 |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 22/13/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A11 Ascanius on |
Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 3rd Divisional Signal Company |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Distinguished Conduct Medal Recommendation date: |
Fate | Effective abroad (still overseas) |
Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty as Signalling N.C.O. He showed great ability in handling difficult situations during an engagement, and by his initiative and coolness succeeded in maintaining communication, in spite of casualties among his men and heaving shelling.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 137 Date: |