Regimental number | 784 |
Place of birth | Aberdeen Scotland |
Religion | Presbyterian |
Occupation | Commercial traveller |
Address | St Kilda, Victoria |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 29 |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Jessie Lowe, 'Lufra', Glen Eira Road, St Kilda, Victoria |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Sergeant |
Unit name | 39th Battalion, C Company |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/56/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A11 Ascanius on |
Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
Rank from Nominal Roll | 2nd Lieutenant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 39th Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'Courage and coolness during operations South of Messiness, 7-9 June 1917.' Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in commanding his company after the officers had become casualties. He did exceptionally fine work in holding captured positions under heavy hostile fire, setting a splendid example to his men by his cheerfulness and courage under the most trying conditions.'e
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 219 Date: |