| Regimental number | 221 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Roma Queensland |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Bank clerk |
| Address | c/o A P Lloyd, General Traffic Manager, Queensland Railways, Brisbane, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 23 |
| Next of kin | A P Lloyd, General Traffic Manager, Queensland Railways, Brisbane, Queensland |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Corporal |
| Unit name | 26th Battalion, A Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/43/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A11 Ascanius on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Captain |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 26th Battalion |
| Promotions |
2nd Lieutenant Unit: INF26 Promotion date: Lieutenant Unit: INF26 Promotion date: Captain Unit: INF26 Promotion date: |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'Valuable work in re-organizing and withdrawing men of his Coy. after the attack on Pozieres Ridge 29 July 1916. Also conspicuous courage and devotion to duty on 4 August 1916.' Recommendation date: Military Cross Recommendation date: Mention in Despatches Not awarded. Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry in action. After being wounded in both legs and head before reaching the assembly trench, he remained on duty and directed the launching of his wave before allowing his wounds to be attended to.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 184 Date: Military Cross ''For conspicuous gallantryand devotion to duty. He displayed great courage and initiative in clearing the enemy trenches in the face of fierce and determined opposition. He sent in most valuable reports throughout the operations.''
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 133 Date: |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
