Regimental number | 310 |
Place of birth | Shepparton Victoria |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Butcher |
Address | High Street, Kew, Victoria |
Marital status | Widower |
Age at embarkation | 33 |
Next of kin | Wife, Mrs M Trevascus, High Street, Kew, Victoria |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 21st Battalion, A Company |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/38/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A38 Ulysses on |
Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 24th Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'During the attack on Mont St. Quentin, on 1 September, 1918, portions of his company were prevented from reaching their objective by vigorous fire from a strong hostile party with two machine guns. He dashed forward with great gallantry, and, attacking the enemy with bombs, drove them from their position, thus enabling the remainder of the company to reach their objective.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 35 Date: Bar to DCM 'During the operations near Montbrehain, on 5 October, 1918, he led his company forward with great skill and, on reaching the objective, collected a party of men who had become disorganized, and established two posts, which he held against enemy counter attack. Later, he led a party which rushed an enemy machine gun post,and was the first to enter it, capturing a machine gun and six prisoners. He showed great courage and determination.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 35 Date: |