| Date of birth | |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Medical practitioner |
| Address | Manly, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 24 |
| Next of kin | Father, A Railton, 'Hillcrest', Sydney Road, Manly, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Captain |
| Unit name | Medical Officers |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A13 Katuna on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Captain |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | Australian Army Medical Corps |
| Promotions |
Captain Unit: MED INF30 RMO Promotion date: |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Mention in Despatches Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette', Second Supplement, No. 30107, 1 June 1917; 'Commonwealth Gazette', No. 169, 4 October 1917. Recommendation date: Military Cross Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. During a very heavy barrage and an enemy counter attack he attended to the wounded in the open with complete disregard to his personal safety. His courage and coolness in carrying on his work under such conditions resulted in the saving of many lives.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 137 Date: |
| Other details | Medals: Military Cross, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
