Regimental number | 189 |
Date of birth | |
Place of birth | Mudgee New South Wales |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Labourer |
Address | Lewis Street, Mudgee, New South Wales |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 28 |
Next of kin | Sister, Mrs W J Hattersley, Lewis Street, Mudgee, New South Wales |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 26th Battalion, A Company |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/43/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A11 Ascanius on |
Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
Rank from Nominal Roll | 2nd Lieutenant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 26th Battalion |
Promotions |
2nd Lieutenant Unit: INF26 Promotion date: Lieutenant Unit: INF26 Promotion date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'During the attack on POZIERES RIDGE on 4th/5th August, 1916, he assumed command of the Company after all his Officers had become casualties. He showed keen judgement and foresight in the consolidation of his trenches and acted in a manner worthy of an experienced soldier.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 184 Date: |