Regimental number | 3259 |
Date of birth | |
Place of birth | Ballarat, Victoria |
Religion | Methodist |
Occupation | Farmer |
Address | 248 Williams Road, Toorak, Victoria |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 21 |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs G S Binder, Koo Wee Rup, Victoria |
Enlistment date | |
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 7th Battalion, 11th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/24/3 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A71 Nestor on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll) | Wounded: 27 July 1916 and 8 August 1918. |
Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. When advancing during a raid on a hostile post he discovered that the wire in front of the post had been repaired. Having searched for and discovered a patrol track through the wire, he led two of his men through the gap, and, charged the enemy post, capturing three prisoners. He then withdrew his party without suffering any casualties. His prompt decision and dashing action insured the success of the enterprise.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 165 Date: |
Other details | Medals: Military Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Date of death |