| Regimental number | 3812 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Drouin Victoria |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Clerk |
| Address | Auburn, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 23 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs A A Leith, 313 Auburn Road, Auburn, Melbourne, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 14th Battalion, 12th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/31/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 46th Battalion |
| Promotions |
2nd Lieutenant Unit: INF46 Promotion date: Lieutenant Unit: INF46 Promotion date: |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
DSO Recommendation date: Mention in Despatches Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette' No. 31448 (11 July 1919); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 124 (30 October 1919). |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Distinguished Service Order 'For most conspicuous gallantry and leadership during the attack on the Hindenburg line on the 18th-19th September, 1918, west Bellenglise, north of St. Quentin. He was in command of the left company, and by his determination and brillant leadership he got his men across the dense mass of enemy wire. he was severely wounded when rushing the trench, but continued on, captured the trench, and took many prisoners and machine guns. Pushing on to the second trench, hecaptured the position, taking over 100 prisoners and six machine guns. He showed fine courage and did splendid work.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 10 Date: |
| Other details | Medals: Distinguished Service Order, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
