| Occupation | Chemist |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 32 |
| Next of kin | Wife, Lilian Lawrance, Scots Craig, Wycombe Road, Neutral Bay, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | 2nd Lieutenant |
| Unit name | 9th Battalion, 2nd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/26/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A48 Seang Bee on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Captain |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 9th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Mention in Despatches Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette', second Supplement, No. 29890 (2 January 1917); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 103 (29 June 1917). DSO 'Conspicuous gallantry at Pozieres, 22-23 July 1916.' Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Distinguished Service Order 'For conspicuous gallantry during an attack, when, although severely wounded, he continued to dirrect operations, and, in spite of great difficulties, consolidated and maintained his position, remaining at his post until overrcome by loss of blood.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 184 Date: |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
