| Regimental number | 262 |
| Place of birth | Southend On Sea England |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Accountant |
| Address | c/o J Brown, Golden Fleece, Launceston, Tasmania |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs L J Newton, 44 Grove Road, Southend on Sea, England |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 12th Battalion, B Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/29/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Hobart, Tasmania, on board Transport A2 Geelong on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 12th 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). Unspecified 'For conspicuous ability and devotion to duty as Adjutant of the Battalion over [the] last 10 months, displaying great gallantry in the line and powers of leadership.' Recommendation date: Military Cross '(Polygon Wood 20/21st September 1917) Initiative, powers of organisation and coolness under fire.' Not awarded. Recommendation date: Chevalier de l'ordre de la Couronne '(Polygon Wood 20/21st September 1917) Great courage and initiative in personally leading Coys. of his Battalion to assembly positions under heavy fire, largely assisting in success of operations.' Recommendation date: Military Cross 'Work near Proyart from 23rd-26th August 1918.' Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Croix de Guerre (Belgium) Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 185 Date: Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and energy near Proyart, from 23rd-26th August 1918. His efforts at the jumping off line where the battalion was under close machine gun fire, resulted in the successful launching of the attack and a well ordered advance. Throughout he did excellent work, moving to the front when the situation was obscure, and co-ordinating the movements of the various companies, with complete disregard for his own safety.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. Date: |
| Other details | Medals: Military Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
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