Regimental number | 755 |
Place of birth | Bourke New South Wales |
Religion | Roman Catholic |
Occupation | Railway surveyor |
Address | Newbridge Hotel, Toorak Road, South Yarra, Victoria |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 23 |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs L Jones, Newbridge Hotel, Toorak Road, South Yarra, Victoria |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 23rd Battalion, D Company |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/40/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A14 Euripides on |
Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll) | Name does not appear on Nominal Roll |
Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. While coopeating with artillery, he was attacked by three triplanes. He was wounded and the controls of his machine damaged. He out manoeuvred the enemy, reported his observation to his battery by wireless, and returned to his aerodrome. On landing, owing to the damage to his machine, he crashed, but, although much weakened, by loss of blood, extricated his observer from the wrickage. On another occasion, while on photography, he was attacked by six triplanes. one of these his observer shot down out of control, while the remainder were forced to withdraw. He then continued his work. At all times he has set a very fine example of courage and determination.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 15 Date: |
Other details | Medals: Military Cross, DFC,1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |