Regimental number | 743 |
Place of birth | Moree New South Wales |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Engineer |
Address | 'Arlington', Fred Street, Lewisham, Sydney, New South Wales |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 23 |
Next of kin | Father, H J Lee, 'Arlington', Fred Street, Lewisham, Sydney, New South Wales |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Sergeant Major |
Unit name | 19th Battalion, B Company |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT Ceramic on |
Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 55th Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Distinguished Conduct Medal Recommendation date: Military Medal Recommendation date: |
Fate | Effective abroad (still overseas) |
Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in an attack. He mounted a captured machine gun when the objective was reached, and did exceptionally good work by silencing enemy machine guns, which were firing at the men during the consolidation. He worked unceasingly, and set a fine example to the men of his company.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 110 Date: |