Regimental number | 1742 |
Other Names | Arthur Douglas |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Insurance clerk |
Address | Cardwell, Queensland |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 32 |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs E E Pearce, Cardwell, Queensland |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Corporal |
Unit name | 19th Battalion, 2nd Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/36/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A61 Kanowna on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 17th Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Cross Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and initiative during the attack east of Villers Bretonneux, on 8th August, 1918. On reaching the objective, heavy machine gun fire was experienced from a building on the outskirts of Warfusee Abancourt. Taking one man only, he rushed the building capturing and bringing back sixteen prisoners and four machine guns. He showed great daring in face of extremely heavy opposition.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 67 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: Military Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Date of death | |
Place of burial | Springvale Cemetery |