Regimental number | 914 |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Bank manager |
Address | National Bank of Australia Ltd, Perth, Western Australia |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 25 |
Next of kin | Mrs A Hemmingway, c/o Railway Department, Kalgoorlie, Western Australia |
Enlistment date | |
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
Rank on enlistment | Colour SGT |
Unit name | 11th Battalion, H Company |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/28/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board Transport A11 Ascanius on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | 2nd Lieutenant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 11th Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Mention in Despatches Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette', second Supplement, No. 29890 (2 January 1917); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 103 (29 June 1917). |
Fate | Effective abroad (still overseas) |
Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He organized and gallantly led a counter attack which drove the enemy back at a critical time. He set a splendid example of courage and initiative.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 169 Date: |
Other details | Medals: Military Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |