Regimental number | 3075 |
Place of birth | N/A Victoria |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Farmer |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 26 |
Next of kin | Father, C.R. Long, 541 Lygon Street, Carlton, Victoria |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 9th Battalion, 10th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/26/3 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A69 Warilda on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Captain |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 49th Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Cross |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry in action. He was in command of a carrying party, and personally conducted all parties to the front line, often under very heavy fire. He displayed great courage and determination throughout.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 62 Date: |
Other details | Medals: Military Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |