Regimental number | 806 |
Date of birth | |
Place of birth | Lancashire England |
Religion | Roman Catholic |
Occupation | Farmer |
Address | Myall Creek, Delungra, New South Wales |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 28 |
Next of kin | Father, W Kitching, Prospect Terrace, Leyland, Lancashire, England |
Enlistment date | |
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
Rank on enlistment | Corporal |
Unit name | 33rd Battalion, C Company |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/50/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A74 Marathon on |
Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 33rd Battalion |
Promotions |
2nd Lieutenant Unit: INF33 Promotion date: Lieutenant Unit: INF33 Promotion date: |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Cross Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. In face of heavy machine gun and rifle fire, he led his platoon forward with great dash, getting the enemy on the run, and continuing his advance in spite of casualties. He consolidated a strong point, and, though both his flanks were exposed, he remained firm until other troops came up. He was wounded in the next during the advance, but refused to be evacuated until relieved. Throughout he displayed the greatest determination, excellent leadership, and splendid courage.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 15 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Cross, British War Medal, Victory Medal |