Regimental number | 1246 |
Other Names | Lindsey James |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Grazier |
Address | James Henderson, Jimboomba, Queensland |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 25 |
Next of kin | Father, James Henderson, Jimboomba, Queensland |
Enlistment date | |
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 2nd Light Horse Regiment, 9th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/7/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A33 Ayrshire on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 2nd Light Horse Regiment |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. This officer held a post of twelve men, which was attacked by the enemy. Though wounded himself and with his garrison reduced to four men by casualties and completely surrounded, he held on against great odds, inflicting heavy casualties. Later he joined in a counter attack which resulted in the capture of numerous prisoners.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 61 Date: |
Other details | Medals: Military Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |