Regimental number | 19752 |
Place of birth | Elgin Scotland |
Religion | Presbyterian |
Occupation | Student |
Address | 534 Collins Street, Melbourne, Victoria |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 24 |
Next of kin | Father, W Lipp, Elgin, Scotland |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Sergeant |
Unit name | Field Artillery Brigade 8, Battery 30 |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 13/36/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A7 Medic on |
Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 8th Field Artillery Brigade |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Cross Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He did most valuable work as forward Observing Officer during an attack, and establishing and maintaining communication by telephone and by runner with the utmost energy and ability. His work was successful and carried out under very heavy shell fire.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 219 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Cross, British War Medal, Victory Medal |