Regimental number | 767 |
Place of birth | Toowoomba Queensland |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Surveying |
Address | Campbell Street, Toowoomba, Queensland |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 22 |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Catherine Florence Hamilton, Campbell Street,Toowoomba, Queensland |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 11th Light Horse Regiment, 1st Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/16/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A7 Medic on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 11th Light Horse Regiment |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Distinguished Conduct Medal Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He crawled about 60 yards forward towards the advancing enemy under heavy fire, got his machine gun into action, and held up the enemy's advance, inflicting heavy casualties on them. He remained at his post for six hours regardless of the enemy's fire, showing magnificant courage and determination.
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 150 Date: |
Date of death | |
Place of burial | Mt Thompson Crematorium |