| Regimental number | 2329 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Jeweller |
| Address | 18 Kingdom Street, North Sydney, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 26 |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs E E Bass, 18 Kingdom Street, North Sydney, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 4th Battalion, 7th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/21/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A67 Orsova on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 4th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Distinguished Conduct Medal Valuable services in organising and maintaining supply of bombs, carrying supplies under heavy fire, and setting a magificent example. Recommendation date: Military Medal Work near Hargicourt on 18 September 1918. Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. During an enemy advance and bombing attack he supervised three Lewis guns, and then organized and maintained the supply of bombs to our bombing party. He carried grenades over 500 yards through heavy shell fire.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 219 Date: Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during an attack near Hargicourt, on 18th September 1918. He pushed forward with only two or three men, and captured two enemy machine guns and about forty prisoners. Later he displayed great energy in reorganizing his platoon and advancing to the final objective under heavy fire. He set a splendid example of courage and initiative.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 129 Date: |
| Other details | Medals: Distinguished Conduct Medal, Military Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
