Regimental number | 419 |
Date of birth | |
Other Names | GRIFFIN, James Norbert |
Religion | Roman Catholic |
Occupation | Farmer |
Address | Whiteford Hills, Tasmania |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 24 |
Next of kin | Father, James M. Griffin, Whiteford Hills, Tasmania |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Squadron Sergeant Major |
Unit name | 3rd Light Horse Regiment, C Squadron |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/8/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Hobart, Tasmania, on board Transport A2 Geelong on |
Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 3rd Light Horse Regiment |
Promotions |
2nd Lieutenant Unit: LH3 Promotion date: Lieutenant Unit: LH3 Promotion date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He led his troop into action with great courage and skill, repeatedly advancing under heavy machine gun and rifle fire, and affording covering fire, which enabled his squadron to advance aross exposed ground. His personal courage proved a fine incentive to his men.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 150 Date: |
Other details | Medals: Military Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |