Regimental number | 413 |
Place of birth | Port Augusta South Australia |
Religion | Methodist |
Occupation | Farmer |
Address | Port Augusta, South Australia |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 23 |
Next of kin | Father, A Gwynne, Jolimont, Western Australia |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 10th Light Horse Regiment, C Squadron |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/15/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board Transport A52 Surada on |
Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 10th Light Horse Regiment |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Distinguished Conduct Medal Recommendation date: Mention in Despatches Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette', Supplement No. 30169 (6 July 1917); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 174 (11 October 1917). |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He gallantly went to the assistance of his troop officer, whose horse had been killed. He set a fine example to all ranks.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 133 Date: |
Other details | Medals: Distinguished Conduct Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |