Regimental number | 2188 |
Date of birth | |
Place of birth | Adelaide South Australia |
Religion | Methodist |
Occupation | Civil servant |
Address | Osmond Terrace, Norwood, South Australia |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 18 |
Next of kin | Father, George Lightbody, Osmond Terrace, Norwood, South Australia |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 10th Battalion, 6th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/27/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A30 Borda on |
Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 10th Battalion |
Promotions |
2nd Lieutenant Unit: INF10 Promotion date: Lieutenant Unit: INF10 Promotion date: |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Cross Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry during an attack. He led his platoon brilliantly, shotting three of the enemy himself and accounting for three more while making a reconnaissance in front of his post. After gaining his objective he established touch with the flanks. He set a fine example of cool determination and courage.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31 Date: |
Other details | Medals: Military Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |