Place of birth | Mackay Queensland |
Religion | Presbyterian |
Occupation | School teacher |
Address | Mackay, Queensland |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 29 |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs J Norris, Mount Oscar, Mackay, Queensland |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | 2nd Lieutenant |
Unit name | 9th Battalion, 15th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/26/4 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A73 Commonwealth on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 9th Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He was wounded before the atack began, but remained and took command of his company, leading them to the second objective, and organized them for the final attack. He showed great initiative and good leadership, and a courage and determination which were a magnificent example to his men.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 120 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Cross, British War Medal, Victory Medal |