Regimental number | 788 |
Place of birth | Victoria |
Religion | Congregational |
Occupation | Manager, import branch |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 22 |
Next of kin | Father, Mr Baker, 78 Swanston Street, Melbourne, Victoria |
Enlistment date | |
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
Rank on enlistment | Sergeant |
Unit name | Australian General Hospital 2 |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 26/66/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board Transport A55 Kyarra on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 2nd Australian General Hospital |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Cross 'During an attack he led a bombing party with the greatest gallantry and determination. In face of heavy fire he personally captured a machine gun, shooting three of the crew. After establishing a block in the captured trench he made a daring reconnaissance forward, and, finding better tactical ground, he returned for his platoon and occupied it, capturing another machine gun at the same time. He showed great courage and initiative.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 23 Date: |
Discharge date | |
Other details | Medals: Military Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |