Date of birth | |
Religion | Presbyterian |
Occupation | Journalist |
Address | Cootamundra, New South Wales |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 25 |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Emily Pinkstone, Cootamundra, New South Wales |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Captain |
Unit name | 55th Battalion, 10th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/72/5 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A14 Euripides on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Captain |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 55th Battalion |
Promotions |
Captain Unit: 55th Battalion Promotion date: |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Mention in Despatches * Refers 21 October to 1 November 1916. Recommendation date: Military Cross Recommendation date: Military Cross Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Cross 'During the attack on Mont St. Quentin, near Peronne, on 1st and 2nd September 1918, the advance was at first held up by the superiority of the enemy's numbers and many machine guns, and a gap occurred between this officer's brigade and troops on the flank. He immediately moved up his troops which were in support, and manoeuvering with perfect order, in spite of intense artillery and machine gun fire, he formed a defensive flank, which secured the attacking units of the brigade. His ready realization of the situation and initiative enabled further progress to be made in the attack, and his gallant leading was of valuable service at a critical moment.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 67 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Cross, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Miscellaneous details | See 511 Sidney Albert PINKSTONE. |