Regimental number | 321 |
Date of birth | |
Place of birth | Parkes, New South Wales |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Teacher |
Address | Lancaster Cross Street, Waverley, New South Wales |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 21 |
Height | 5' 7.5" |
Weight | 170 lbs |
Next of kin | Sister, Annie Sams, Lancaster Cross Street, Waverley, New South Wales |
Previous military service | Yes, 17th Bn A.I.F192 242090 Medical unfitness. |
Enlistment date | |
Place of enlistment | Sydney, New South Wales |
Rank on enlistment | Sergeant |
Unit name | 17th Battalion, A 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 | Lieutenant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 17th Battalion |
Promotions |
2nd Lieutenant Unit: INF17 Promotion date: Lieutenant Unit: INF17 Promotion date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. This officer was in charge of a platoon in close support. When the enemy attacked, he promptly brought a heavy fire to bear on them. He then led his platoon forward with the main counter attack, exposed to very heavy artillery and machine gun fire, and was wounded, but carried on until success was assured. He set a fine example before being sent back to have his wound dressed.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 15 Date: |
Discharge date | |
Other details |
Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Ypiringa', 15 May 1919; disembarked Melbourne, 5 July 1919, for onward travel to Sydney; discharged (appointment terminated), Sydney, 14 August 1919. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal Death attributed to war service. |
Date of death | |
Age at death | 39 |
Place of burial | Northern Suburbs Cemetery, New South Wales |
Sources | NAA: B2455, SAMS Charles James |