| Place of birth | Hamilton Victoria |
| Occupation | Mechanic |
| Address | Norseman, Western Australia |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 38 |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs A E Mott, Norseman, Western Australia |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | 2nd Lieutenant |
| Unit name | 16th Battalion, 16th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/33/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A9 Shropshire on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant-Colonel |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 48th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Mention in Despatches Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette', second Supplement, No. 30107 (1 June 1917); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 169 (4 October 1917). |
| Fate | Effective abroad (still overseas) |
| Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty on 8th August 1918, during the advance on Proyart. He was in charge of tank garrisons and went forward under fire of all descriptions to select the rutes for the tanks. In the attack he was in front directing the tanks to commanding positions from which to drop their garisons and assist the infantry advance. The success achieved was due to his judgment and disregard of danger.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 67 Date: Bar to Military Cross Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 38 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Cross & Bar, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
