Date of birth | |
Occupation | Resident Medical Officer, Adelaide Hospital |
Address | Mill Terrace, North Adelaide, South Australia |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 23 |
Next of kin | A Le Messurier, Mill Terrace, North Adelaide, South Australia |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Captain |
Unit name | Stationary Hospital 1 |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 26/70/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A55 Kyarra on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Major |
Unit from Nominal Roll | Australian Army Medical Corps |
Promotions |
Major Unit: No 12 Field Ambulance Promotion date: |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
DSO Recommendation date: Mention in Despatches Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette' No. 31089, 31 December 1918; 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 61, 23 May 1919. Recommendation date: Mention in Despatches Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette' No. 30706 (28 May 1918); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 165 (24 October 1918). DSO 'Work near Hamel on 8-10 August 1918.' Recommendation date: Mention in Despatches Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette' No. 31089 (31 December 1918); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 61 (23 May 1919). |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Distinguished Service Order 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He was continuously in the front line during both stages of an attack, assisting in collecting and arranging for the prompt disposal of the wounded to the rear. He behaved splendidly and by his untiring efforts and a complete disregard of his own safety he greatly assisted the brigade throughout.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31 Date: |
Other details | Medals: Distinguished Service Order, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |