| Date of birth | |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Engineer |
| Address | C/- Mrs I H Moss, Kerriwah, Finch Street, East Malvern |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 28 |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Rita M Harris, c/- Mrs I H Moss, Kerriwah, Finch Street, East Malvern |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Captain |
| Unit name | 5th Field Company Engineers |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 14/24/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Major |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 2nd Divisional Engineers |
| Promotions |
Major Unit: 2nd Division Engineers Promotion date: |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Cross Recommendation date: Mention in Despatches Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette' No. 31089 (31 December 1918); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 61 (23 May 1919). Mention in Despatches Awarded, and gazetted, 'London Gazette', second Supplement, No. 30448 (28 December 1917); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 57 (18 April 1918). |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Distinguished Service Order 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during operations which resulted in the capture of a village. Under his direction and supervision four brigades were made and thrown over a river under hevy shell fire. This largely contributed to the success of the attack. The coolness and determination of this officer were most marked.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 23 Date: Military Cross Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 103 Date: |
| Other details | Medals: Distinguished Service Order, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
