Regimental number | 943 |
Place of birth | London England |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Labourer |
Address | ... |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 23 |
Next of kin | ..., Charles Maiden, 73 Mayall Road, Brixton, London, England |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 13th Battalion, Headquarters |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/30/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board Transport A38 Ulysses on |
Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 45th Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'For good work done at POZIERES from 5th to 8th August, 1916, and also from 28th to 31st August, 1916. During most of this period he was in charge of the Lewis guns and displayed exceptional ability in handling his guns and crews under heavy shelling. Frequently he was out in No Man's Land all night with his guns whenever an attack was imminent.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 62 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: Distinguished Conduct Medal, Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |