Religion | Church of England |
Address | Milford Street, Hurlstone Park, New South Wales |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 21 |
Next of kin | Father, J Morris, Hurlstone Park, New South Wales |
Enlistment date | |
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
Rank on enlistment | 2nd Lieutenant |
Unit name | 2nd Battalion, 8th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/19/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A54 Runic on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Captain |
Unit from Nominal Roll | Special Service Unit |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry in action. As Scout Officer he went forward with the first wave, but later took charge of a platoon, and did fine work holding the left front. He set a fine example of coolness and courage.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 184 Date: Bar to Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry during an attack when, although wounded, by his courage and devotion he so inspired his men that, notwithstanding the obliteration of the trenches and heavy casualties, they held on to the position until the attack was repulsed.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 189 Date: |
Other details | Medals: Military Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |