Regimental number | 214 |
Date of birth | |
Other Names | ROSE, Bernard Charles John |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Clerk |
Address | The Rectory, Strathfield, Sydney, New South Wales |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 19 |
Next of kin | Rev H J Rose, The Rectory, Strathfield, Sydney, New South Wales |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Corporal |
Unit name | 13th Battalion, B Company |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/30/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A38 Ulysses on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Captain |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 13th Battalion |
Promotions |
2nd Lieutenant Unit: INF13 Promotion date: Lieutenant Unit: INF13 Promotion date: Captain Unit: INF13 Promotion date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry in action. He assumed command of his company and led his men with great courage and initiative. Later he carried messages under very heavy fire. He set a splendid example to his men.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 62 Date: Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He organized a party of bombers, and, counter attacking, drove the enemy back and established a block which he held against repeated attacks. He has previously done fine work.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 169 Date: |
Other details | Medals: Military Cross, Distinguished Conduct Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |