Place of birth | Brisbane Queensland |
Occupation | Draftsman |
Address | Brisbane, Queensland |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 21 |
Next of kin | Father, Frederick McDonald Hart, Empire Chambers, Queen Street, Brisbane, Queensland |
Previous military service | 7th Infantry |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | 2nd Lieutenant (Honorary Lieutenant) |
Unit name | 49th Battalion, 7th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/66/3 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A74 Marathon on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 49th Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He was one of two officers to reach the enemy's lines, ten others being casualties. He rallied the battalion and consolidated the line, displaying the greatest courage and calmness during a terrific barrage on the following night. By his cheerfulness he inspired the men, and contributed very largely to the success of the operations.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 219 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Cross, British War Medal, Victory Medal |