Regimental number | 3698 |
Place of birth | Bendleby, South Australia |
Religion | Methodist |
Occupation | Acting Sergeant Police |
Address | Hunter Street, Indooroopilly, Brisbane, Queensland |
Marital status | Married |
Age at embarkation | 32 |
Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Annie Bock, Hunter Street, Indooroopilly, Brisbane, Queensland |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 25th Battalion, 8th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/42/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A55 Kyarra on |
Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 25th Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Cross Work at Westhoek Ridge on 20 September 1917. Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Plaque in Queensland Garden of Remembrance |
Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. Whilst leading his platoon this officer encountered a series of concrete dug-outs. He rushed the entrance of one, and, single handed, captured 17 prisoners. He continued to lead his platoon until severely wounded in both legs, setting a splendid example of coolness and daring to all ranks.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 110 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Cross, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Date of death |