| Regimental number | 2690 |
| Place of birth | Melbourne Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Sailor |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 18 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Sarah Hardie, Airlie, Stratford, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 21st Battalion, 6th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/38/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board RMS Moldavia on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 24th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry in action. On the morning of 4th October, 1917, after his Officer had been wounded, this N.C.O. gallantly led his men over the BROODSEINDE RIDGE under heavy rifle fire. During the consolidation he organised his platoon most effectively. His coolness throughout the day had a most beneficial effect on the men. With great personal risk he located several enemy machine guns, which were afterwards effectively dealt with. Again on the morning of 9th October, 1917, this N.C.O. did excellent work under heavy shell fire. He assisted in getting wounded men back, lending a hand himself with the stretcher on several occasions. This N.C.O. is an original member of thsi Battalion and has already, on a previous occasion, been Mentioned in Despatches.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 76 Date: |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
