Date of birth | |
Religion | Jewish |
Occupation | Medical practitioner |
Address | Shackleton Siding, via Kellerberrin, Western Australia |
Marital status | Married |
Age at embarkation | 25 |
Next of kin | Wife, Mrs J Leedham, 'Cloyne', Chapel Street, East St Kilda, Victoria |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Captain |
Unit name | Medical Officers |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A46 Clan MacGillivray on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Captain |
Unit from Nominal Roll | Australian Army Medical Corps |
Promotions |
Captain Unit: MED INF54 RMO Promotion date: |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Cross Recommendation date: DSO Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion. Although he and several of his staff were wounded by the heavy shelling of his post by the enemy, he continued with the greatest gallantry to attend the wounded remaining at his post until it became untenable.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 189 Date: Bar to Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He worked for four days in the open attending to the wounded, in the course of which he dressed 300 cases. Seven intense barrages were put down by the enemy, but he went on with his duties, showing a total disregard for danger. His courage, devotion to duty, and endurance greatly inspired all ranks, and undoubtedly saved many lives.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 137 Date: |