Date of birth | |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Civil servant |
Address | Hotel Continental, Claremont, Western Australia |
Marital status | Married |
Age at embarkation | 29 |
Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Isabella Edith Biles, Mount Gambier, South Australia |
Previous military service | Unattd List |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Lieutenant |
Unit name | 44th Battalion, B Company |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/61/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A29 Suevic on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Captain |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 44th Battalion |
Promotions |
Captain Unit: 44th Battalion Promotion date: |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Cross Work at St. Yves on 4-5 June 1917 Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty when in command of a company detailed to move gas cylinders from the front line. By thorough organization and personal supervision he carried out this most hazardous operation in daylight over open ground, his determination and resource being the means of averting serious casualties through the bursting of the cylinders. Previous attempts to carry out this work had failed. This officer has also distinguished himself in organizing and leading raids.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 219 Date: Military Cross |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Cross, British War Medal, Victory Medal |