Regimental number | 1283 |
Date of birth | |
Place of birth | Armidale Victoria |
Religion | Presbyterian |
Occupation | Stock salesman |
Address | Ocean View, Fresh Water via Manly, New South Wales |
Marital status | Married |
Age at embarkation | 25 |
Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Ronald, Ocean View, Fresh Water via Manly, New South Wales |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | CSM |
Unit name | 17th Battalion, D Company |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/34/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board Transport A32 Themistocles on |
Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
Rank from Nominal Roll | 2nd Lieutenant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 17th Battalion |
Promotions |
Lieutenant Unit: INF17 Promotion date: |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Cross Recommendation date: Military Cross Recommendation date: DSO Altered from Military Cross. Recommendation date: Mention in Despatches Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette' No. 31089, 31 December 1918; 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 61, 23 May 1919. |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Distinguished Service Order 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. This officer was in command of a company on the left of the line, when the enemy, who had broken through a gap on the right, attacked it from front and rear, effecting a lodgment after severe fighting in his trench. He promptly organized a strong counter attack, dislodging the enemy, killing about sixty, and taking about fifty prisoners. His quick initiative did much towards the success of the operation.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 15 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: Distinguished Service Order, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |