| Regimental number | 4483 |
| Religion | Baptist |
| Occupation | Cabinetmaker |
| Address | 1 Robert Street, Footscray, Melbourne, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 18 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Selese McConnochie, 1 Robert Street, Footscray, Melbourne, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Acting Sergeant |
| Unit name | 21st Battalion, 11th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/38/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board RMS Orontes on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 24th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Cross (Altered to Mention in Despatches) Recommendation date: Military Cross Recommendation date: Mention in Despatches Awarded, and gazetted, 'London Gazette', second Supplement, No. 30448 (28 December 1917); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 57 (18 April 1918). |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Cross 'During the attack on Montbrehain, on 5th October 1918, on the company commander becoming a casualty he took command and led the company forward until held up by heavy machine gun fire. He immediately rushed it, bayoneted an officer and took the crew prisoners. On gaining his objective he made a reconnaissance, and established posts. Having collected a quantity of captured enemy guns, he placed these in advantageous positions in his posts, where they were used with great effect on the enemy. Throughout his work was of the highest order.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 30 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Cross, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
