Regimental number | 12944 |
Place of birth | Brisbane Queensland |
Religion | Methodist |
Occupation | Tailor |
Address | Lutwyche Road, Lutwyche, Brisbane, Queensland |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 21 |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs A C Rees, Lutwyche Road, Lutwyche, Brisbane, Queensland |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Corporal |
Unit name | Sanitary Section 3 |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 26/78/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A64 Demosthenes on |
Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 34th Battalion |
Fate | Effective abroad (still overseas) |
Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in a raid on the enemy's trenches. Though held up for some time by superior numbers of the enemy, he led his men with such determination and aggressiveness that the enemy was eventually driven back with loss. He led his men to the objectives, setting them an inspiring example throughout.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 165 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Cross, British War Medal, Victory Medal |