Regimental number | 1545 |
Date of birth | |
Place of birth | Ballarat Victoria |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Miner |
Marital status | Married |
Age at embarkation | 26 |
Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Catherine Graham, 2042 Oberthur Street, Kalgoorlie, Western Australia |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 11th Battalion, 3rd Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/28/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A50 Itonus on |
Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 11th Battalion |
Promotions |
2nd Lieutenant Unit: INF11 Promotion date: Lieutenant Unit: INF11 Promotion date: |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Cross Recommendation date: Bar to Military Cross Recommendation date: Military Cross Recommendation date: Mention in Despatches Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. During an intense enemy barrage his Lewis gun was buried and the crew became casualties. At great personal risk he dug out his gun and repaired it. Still under heavy shell fire he instructed a fresh crew, and was able to use it against the enemy attack with great effect.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 219 Date: Bar to Military Cross 'At Chugnolles, on 25th and 26th August 1918, this officer showed fine leadership and gallantry. he pushed his company forward to the assistance of another battalion's right flank through enemy bombing and machine gun fire. He then led a bombing attack, driving the enemy back over 1,000 yards and allowing the whole line to get forward. Next day he advanced another 1,000 yards, handling his company with brilliant dash and skill. Throughout his fine example inspired all under him.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 67 Date: |
Other details | Medals: Military Cross, Bar to Military Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |