Place of birth | Burnley Victoria |
Religion | Presbyterian |
Occupation | Clerk |
Address | 44 Edinburgh Street, Burnley, Victoria |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 27 |
Next of kin | Father, Henry Pittard, 44 Edinburgh Street, Burnley, Victoria |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | 2nd Lieutenant |
Unit name | 24th Battalion, 9th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/41/3 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A69 Warilda on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 24th Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry in the assault on the German trenches near Bullecourt when, in spite of a severe wound, he continued to lead his men until he collapsed on getting to his obtectivve in the enemy trenched.' Recommendation date: Unspecified Gallantry in the attack and good leadership.' (Poz?eres). Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. Though severely wounded, he continued to lead his men in the assault until he collapsed on reaching his objective. His fortitude and determination had a splendid effect upon his men.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 189 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Cross, British War Medal, Victory Medal |