Regimental number | 684 |
Date of birth | |
Place of birth | Surry Hills New South Wales |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Grocer |
Address | Thornleigh, New South Wales |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 22 |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Ellen Giblett, Station Street Thornleigh, New South Wales |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Sergeant |
Unit name | 3rd Battalion D Company |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/20/1 |
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 | Captain |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 3rd Battalion |
Promotions |
2nd Lieutenant Unit: INF55 Promotion date: Lieutenant Unit: INF55 Promotion date: Captain Unit: INF55 Promotion date: |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Cross Recommendation date: Military Cross Recommendation date: Bar to Military Cross Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He led his men with great dash and determination, keeping them well under control by his fearless example, and reached his objective in spite of intense artillery and machine gun fire. He consolidated his position and displayed great courage and coolness under heavy bombardments.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 137 Date: Bar to Military Cross 'During an attack against the Hindenburg line, north of Belllicourt, on 30th September 1918, he, in face of heavy machine gun fire, led his company with great determination, and captured many enemy and machine guns. At one period, when all senior officers had become casualties, he took charge of the two attacking battalions, re-organized them for the pursuit of the enemy. He showed great courage and ability to command.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 10 Date: |
Other details | Medals: Military Cross, Bar to Military Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |