Place of birth | Monee Ponds Victoria |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Private secretary |
Address | Sir William Street, Kew, Victoria |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 23 |
Next of kin | Mr A A Lang, Sir William Street, Kew, Victoria |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | 2nd Lieutenant |
Unit name | 5th Battalion, 13th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/22/3 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A64 Demosthenes on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Captain |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 57th Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Cross Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He showed great coolness and resource in controlling his party in the enemy trench until their task was completed. He set a splendid example throughout, and contributed largely to the success of the raid.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 133 Date: |