Regimental number | 13 |
Place of birth | Oakleigh Victoria |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Railway porter |
Address | 256 Barkly Street, North Fitzroy, Victoria |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 21 |
Next of kin | Mrs A Mustard, 256 Barkly Street, North Fitzroy, Victoria |
Previous military service | 21st Signal Troop Army Engineers |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Sapper |
Unit name | 1st Signal Troop (1st Light Horse Brigade) |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 22/19/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board Transport A10 Karroo on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | Australian Flying Corps |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Distinguished Flying Cross 'During the recent operations this Officer has shown exceptional ability as a bomber, obtaining numerous direct hits on railway lines, stations, etc. extensive damage was caused, and the enemy lines of communication were seriously interfered with. In an aerial combat he forced an enemy aeroplane to land and destroyed it with machine gun fire.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 61 Date: Order of the Nile, 4th Class Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 36 Date: |
Other details | Medals: Distinguished Flying Cross, Order of the Nile (4th Class), 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |