| Place of birth | Perth Western Australia |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Telegraphist |
| Address | 32 Mulgrave Street, Launceston, Tasmania |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Father, Edgar Houghton, Eltham, Bathurst Street, Hobart, Tasmania |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | 2nd Lieutenant |
| Unit name | 12th Battalion, Headquarters |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/29/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Hobart, Tasmania, on board HMAT A2 Geelong on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Captain |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 12th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Cross For conspicuous daring and initiative under fire in attack on Ligny, 27 February 1917, and obtaining valuable information. Mention in Despatches Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette' No. 31448 (11 July 1919); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 124 (30 October 1919). |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Distinguished Service Order 'Near Jeancourt, on 18th September,1918, his company had to advance over 2,500 yards before attaining their objective. His gallant ad able leadership resulted in the rapid and successful capture of each point of resistance by successive operations. With 120 rifles he captured more than 130 prisoners and twelve machine guns. He did fine work.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 30 Date: Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He led his company in the attack with gallantry, and personally carried out daring reconnaissances under very heavy fire. He has at all times set a splendid example of courage and determination.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 133 Date: |
| Other details |
Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
