Place of birth | Longford Tas |
Religion | Roman Catholic |
Occupation | Bank clerk |
Address | Patterson Street, Launceston, Tasmania |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 26 |
Next of kin | Father, G T Heritage, Westella, Hobart, Tasmania |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | 2nd Lieutenant |
Unit name | 12th Battalion, 15th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/29/4 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A70 Ballarat on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 12th Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He gallantry led his men in the face of heavy fire, driving the enemy out of their position with heavy losses. Later, he rallied his men under heavy trench mortar bombardment and re-established the position.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 169 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Cross, British War Medal, Victory Medal |