Date of birth | |
Place of birth | Burnie Tasmania |
Religion | Methodist |
Occupation | Commission agent |
Address | Newtown, Tasmania |
Marital status | Married |
Age at embarkation | 27 |
Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Ruby May Payne, Newlands Avenue, Newtown, Tasmania |
Previous military service | 93rd Infantry |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Major |
Unit name | 40th Battalion, B Company |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/57/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Hobart, Tasmania, on board HMAT A35 Berrima on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Major |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 40th Battalion |
Promotions |
Major Unit: 40th Battalion Promotion date: |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Companion of the Distinguished Service Order Recommendation date: Mention in Despatches Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette' No. 30706 (28 May 1918); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 165 (24 October 1918). Mention in Despatches Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette', second Supplement, No. 30107 (1 June 1917); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 169 (4 October 1917). |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Distinguished Service Order 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He supervised the preparation of the attack, reconnoitring the forward area and organizing the assembly of the battalion under heavy shell fire. He set a splendid example of coolness and skill.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 150 Date: |
Other details | War Service: Western Front Medals: Distinguished Service Order, British War Medal, Victory Medal |