| Regimental number | 404 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Alberton, South Australia |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Clerk |
| Address | Divett Place, Alberton, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Height | 5' 7.75" |
| Weight | 133 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Lydia Isabel Hardy, Divett Place, Alberton, South Australia |
| Previous military service | Senior Cadets and 10th Australian Garrison Artillery |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Keswick, South Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Sergeant |
| Unit name | 32nd Battalion, B Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/49/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A2 Geelong on |
| The 32nd Bn (Headquarters, Signallers, A, B, C, and D Companies) embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on two ships, HMAT A2 'Geelong', on 18 November 1915, and HMAT A13 'Katuna', on 24 November 1915. The Embarkation Roll does not distinguish between these ships, and it is therefore not possible from the Embarkation Roll to ascertain on which ship an individual embarked. | |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 32nd Battalion |
| Promotions |
2nd Lieutenant Unit: 32nd Battalion Promotion date: Lieutenant Unit: 32nd Battalion Promotion date: |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Mention in Despatches Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. The battalion had to advance to its final objective, a distance of 4,000 yards, thought dense fog. This officer, who was Adjutant, superintended the movement, and guided the battalion in good formation to its destination. He was largely responsible for the success of the operation, as, regardless of personal danger, he was always at hand to keep the C.O. informed of the general situation.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 61 Date: Bar to Military Cross 'Between 30th September and 1st October 1918, near Bellicourt, he displayed great courage and initiative. He took command of two companies and led them throughout with great dash. When they were held up by heavy machine gun fire, he collected the men nearest him and cleared the position, capturing the machine guns and some prisoners. At Magny la Fosse he, with a small party, cleared portion of the village, capturing over 30 prisoners and four machine guns.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 10 Date: |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Medals: Military Cross & Bar, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
