Regimental number | 758 |
Place of birth | Sydney, New South Wales |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Clerk |
Address | 20 Charles Street, Enmore, New South Wales |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 25 |
Next of kin | Fanny Lonsdale, 20 Charles Street, Enmore, New South Wales |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 19th Battalion, B Company |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT Ceramic on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 18th Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'Conspicuous bravery and devotion to duty, also initiative as guide, rendering valuable services. (Pozieres)'. Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry prior to an attack. On his own initiative he acted as a guide, standing on the parapet and issuing directions with the utmost coolness. He was twice wounded, but each time returned at once to duty after being dressed.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 184 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: Distinguished Conduct Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |