| Regimental number | 615 |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Station hand |
| Address | 135 Kooyong Road, Aramadale, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Father, W J Pitt, 135 Kooyong Road, Armadale, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 29th Battalion, B Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/46/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A11 Ascanius on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 32nd Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'Work at Vauvillers on 9 August 1918.' Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. When the platoon commander was killed and the men disorganized, this N.C.O. took command while under very heavy machine gun fire. He got his men under cover and crawled out over the open, exposed ot the fire of numerous machine guns at close range, to reconnoitre and get in touch with flank units. He succeeded in his efforts, and returning to his platoon led them onto their objective. He showed skill and intiative under tyring conditions'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 36 Date: |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
