Regimental number | 413 |
Place of birth | Brighton, Victoria |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Driver |
Address | Taylor Street, North Brighton |
Marital status | Married |
Age at embarkation | 27 |
Next of kin | Mrs Catherine M A Braden, Taylor Street, North Brighton |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 29th Battalion, A Company |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/46/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A11 Ascanius on |
Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 29th Battalion |
Other details from Roll of Honour Circular | Enlisted 15 July 1915. Taken on strength, 29th Bn, 9 October 1915. Wounded on the Somme, France, 27 November 1916. Commissioned, 31 August 1917; promoted 1st Lieutenant, 11 January 1918. Awarded the Military Cross. |
Fate | Killed in Action |
Place of death or wounding | Somme Sector, France |
Date of death | |
Age at death | 30 |
Place of burial | Heath Cemetery (Plot I, Row B, Grave No. 20), Harbonnieres, France |
Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 115 |
Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and initiative. During the attack and capture of an enemy system of trenches he displayed remarkable skill in the way he established the necessary blocks, handling his men and selecting positions with great ability, and over coming enemy resistance with much dash. His courage and determination were fine examples to his men.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Medals: Military Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |