| Regimental number | 119 |
| Date of birth | |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Secretary |
| Address | Rothesay, Middle Brighton, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 27 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs H MacKerdy, Rothesay, Middle Brighton, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | RORS (prov) |
| Unit name | 10th Light Horse Regiment, Headquarters |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/15/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board Transport A47 Mashobra on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 13th Light Horse Regiment |
| Promotions |
2nd Lieutenant Unit: INF19 Promotion date: Lieutenant Unit: INF19 Promotion date:
Unit: XXII Corps Mtd Regt
Unit: LH13 |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Cross Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and inititaive near Sebonquiaux on 10th November, 1918. Sent forward in charge of three patrols to gain information and hold [the] crossing over the Annelle River, he was held up by machine gun fire, but realizing the importance of gaining the crossing for the infantry, he managed, by great courage and fine leadership, to out-manoeuvre the enemy and compel them to retire east of the river.He then made a personal reconnaissance of the crossing although he was exposed to machine gun fire and snipers. His subsequent report proved of the utmost value to the infantry.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 30 Date: |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
