Regimental number | 1952 |
Religion | Presbyterian |
Occupation | Labourer |
Address | Berringa, Victoria |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 24 |
Next of kin | Father, J Hall, Berringa, Victoria |
Enlistment date | |
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 8th Battalion, 5th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/25/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A20 Hororata on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 8th Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31 Date: Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and able leadership during the attack north of Rosiers, on 9th August 1918. In charge of a platoon, he led his men forward under heavy fire and carried his objective. During the attack on Lihons, on 11th August, he again took his objective in face of strong opposition, and when the enemy counter attacked he led his platoon over the top with the bayonet and threw them into confusion. He did fine work.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 67 Date: |
Other details | Medals: Military Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |