Regimental number | 1056 |
Date of birth | |
Place of birth | Melbourne Victoria |
Religion | Presbyterian |
Occupation | Architect |
Address | Esplanade, Williamstown, Victoria |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 25 |
Next of kin | Father, William Philip, Esplanade, Williamstown, Victoria |
Enlistment date | |
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
Rank on enlistment | Sergeant |
Unit name | 37th Battalion, C Company |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/54/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A34 Persic on |
Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 38th Battalion |
Promotions |
2nd Lieutenant Unit: INF37 Promotion date: Lieutenant Unit: INF37 Promotion date:
Unit: INF39 |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Cross Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty when in command of a front line during an intense hostile bombardment, lasting for twelve hours. He displayed the greatest courage and coolness throughout, keeping constant touch with his company headquarters, and by his energy and foresight protecting his men to such an extent that the casualties amongst them were reduced to a minimum.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 185 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Cross, British War Medal, Victory Medal |