| Regimental number | 938 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Serviceton Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | Ingor Street, Ararat, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22 |
| Next of kin | Mrs J M Temple, Ingor Street, Ararat, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 8th Battalion, H Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/25/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board Transport A24 Benalla on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 8th Battalion |
| Promotions |
2nd Lieutenant Unit: INF8 Promotion date: Lieutenant Unit: INF8 Promotion date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in an attack. When the advance was held up by heavy fire from a 'pill-box' he went forward alone, bombed the machine gun and enabled the advance to continue. He took command of a company when all the officers became casualties, and led them forward to the final objective. Later, when all communications were out and the runners casualties, he carried important information through an intense enemy barrage. He showed the greatest courage, and set a splendid example to his men throughout.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 137 Date: Bar to Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and initiative near Chuignes on 23rd August 1918. When the situation in front became obsecure through officer and other casualties he went forward, and, finding the troops without their officers were becoming disorganized, he rallied them and led them in a bayonet charge, carrying the position and capturing prisoners and machine guns. He then linked up with the flanks, and kept on the move, reconnoitring and steadying men who had lost their officers.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 67 Date: |
| Other details | Medals: Military Cross, Bar to Military Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
