Regimental number | 1889 |
Place of birth | Kapunda South Australia |
Religion | Congregational |
Occupation | Bank clerk |
Address | Main Street, Kapunda, South Australia |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 22 |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs. Murray Thomson, Main Street, Kapunda, South Australia |
Enlistment date | |
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 9th Light Horse Regiment, 13th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/14/3 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A19 Afric on |
Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
Rank from Nominal Roll | 2nd Lieutenant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 26th Depot Unit of Supply |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. When his unit had suffered heavy casualties during an action hje carried out his duties with marked initiative and ability, thus insuring the supplies of the brigade.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 110 Date: |