Regimental number | 3473 |
Date of birth | |
Place of birth | Dunorlan, Tasmania |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Engineer |
Address | Devonport, Tasmania |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 22 |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs C M Horne, Devonport, Tasmania |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 12th Battalion, 11th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/29/3 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A11 Ascanius on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | T/MAJ |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 4th Pioneer Battalion |
Promotions |
Captain Promotion date: Temporary MAJ Promotion date: |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Croix de Guerre Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry in action. He enabled a communication trench to be dug under very heavy fire displaying great courage and skill. Later he connected this trench with the front line.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 62 Date: Croix de Guerre (France) Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 61 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Medals: Military Cross, Croix de Guerre, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |