Regimental number | 2604 |
Date of birth | |
Place of birth | Kyabram Victoria |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Student |
Address | Kyabram, Victoria |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 20 |
Next of kin | Father, T Hanson, Kyabram, Victoria |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 5th Battalion, 8th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/22/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board SS Makarini on |
Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 5th Battalion |
Promotions |
2nd Lieutenant Unit: INF5 Promotion date: Lieutenant Unit: INF5 Promotion date: |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Cross Powers of leadership and organization, also fine personal example of courage and devotion to duty. Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. During an extremely heavy enemy bombardment he moved up and down the parapet of the trench, regardless of risk, encouraging his men. In an attack he took charge of a platoon who had lost their officer, and re-organized them under heavy shell fire with the greatest courage and determination.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 110 Date: |
Other details | Medals: Military Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |