Regimental number | 237 |
Place of birth | Port Lincoln, South Australia |
Religion | Methodist |
Occupation | Labourer |
Address | 139 Mount Bay Road, Perth, Western Australia |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 23 |
Next of kin | Mr J Beswick, 139 Mount Bay Road, Perth, Western Australia |
Enlistment date | |
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 10th Light Horse Regiment, B Squadron |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/15/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A47 Mashobra on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | 2nd Lieutenant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 3rd Light Horse Brigade Machine Gun Squadron |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Distinguished Conduct Medal Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty as No. 1 of his gun tream. He rendered great assistance in covering the withdrawal of some mounted troops, remaining until the last man had left, under heavy rifle and shell fire. He showed splendid fearlessness and determination'.
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 110 Date: |