| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Surbiton, Surrey, England |
| School | Borlase School, Great Marlow, Buckinghamshire, England |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Bank manager |
| Address | Lismore, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 35 |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs W L Franklin, Tel-el-Saba, Tressider Avenue, Haberfield, New South Wales |
| Previous military service | Served for 10 years in C.M.F |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Major |
| Unit name | Camel Corps, July 1917 Reinforcements |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 11/14/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board SS Port Darwin on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Major |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 2nd Light Horse Regiment |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Mention in Despatches Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette' No 31938 (11 June 1920); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No 72 (2 September 1920).. |
| Other details from Roll of Honour Circular | Joined the Bank of New South Wales, Casino branch, 11 August 1910; transferred to Kyogle branch, 1904; Bangalow branch, 1906; Lismore and Dunoon branch, 1911; Lismore branch, 1912. |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death from cemetery records | 36 |
| Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 3 |
| Medals |
Distinguished Service Order 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He displayed great coolness and determination in handling his squadron under heavy fire. At a critical period, when the commanding officer of the regiment had become a casualty, he took command, and though twice wounded, he continued to lead his men and set a magnificent example of courage and resource.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 150 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Palestine Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Ulysses', 16 February 1918. Medals: Distinguished service Order, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 36 |
| Sources | 'Bank of New South Wales Roll of Honour', pp. 131-2. NAA B2455 file 4019788 |
Postal Address:
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Street Address:
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