Date of birth | |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Grazier |
Address | Balaclava, Yea, Victoria |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 29 |
Next of kin | D. McLeish, 'Murrundindi', Wellington Street, Middle Brighton, Victoria |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Cpt |
Unit name | 4th Light Horse Regiment, B Squadron |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/9/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board Transport A18 Wiltshire on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Major |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 13th Light Horse Regiment |
Promotions |
Major Unit: 4th Light Horse Promotion date: |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Mention in Despatches Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette' No. 31089 (31 December 1918); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 61 (23 May 1919). |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Distinguished Service Order 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He displayed great courage and initiative in carrying out the difficult task of reconnoitring in front of the infantry and holding a forward position until relieved. In this and subsequent operations his fine leadership and sound judgment were conspicuous.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 23 Date: |
Other details | Medals: Distinguished Service Order, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |