Regimental number | R194 |
Religion | Presbyterian |
Occupation | Farmer |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 25 |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Elizabeth Telfer, Lindenow, North Gippsland, Victoria |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | 2nd Lieutenant |
Unit name | 4th Light Horse Regiment, 16th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/9/3 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A53 Itria on |
Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 59th Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. During a night attack, although twice wounded, this officer at first declined to leave his post. Later he was ordered to do so, but returned after having his wounds dressed. He displayed admirable leadership during the attack, and his reconnaissance during consolidation led to the capture of a strong post which was menacing the right flank.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 15 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Cross, British War Medal, Victory Medal |