Place of birth | Corowa New South Wales |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Civil engineer |
Address | High Street, Manly, New South Wales |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 22 |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Morris, 'Rugby', Addison Road, Manly, New South Wales |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | 2nd Lieutenant |
Unit name | 55th Battalion, 3rd Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/72/3 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A37 Barambah on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 55th Battalion |
Fate | Effective abroad (still overseas) |
Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during an attack on the Hindenburg line north of Bellicourt on 30th September 1918. As battalion intelligence officer he was selected to direct the battalion to the assembly position. His skilful leadership and total disregard for personal danger under fire enabled him to accomplish this in time for the attack.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 10 Date: |