Regimental number | 648 |
Place of birth | Adelaide South Australia |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Cabinetmaker |
Address | Pelham Street, Glanville, South Australia |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 21 |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs E McCann, Pelham Street, Glanville, South Australia |
Enlistment date | |
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
Rank on enlistment | Corporal |
Unit name | 27th Battalion, C Company |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/44/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A2 Geelong on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 27th Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Cross 'Work at Westhoek on 19 and 21 September 1917.' Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He displayed great dash and courage in rushing enemy posts, several of which were captured by his platoon. On other officers becoming casualties, he placed himself in command, displaying marked qualities of organization and leadership, which enabled his company to consolidate the position in a masterly fashion.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 110 Date: |
Other details | Medals: Military Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |