Regimental number | 4948 |
Place of birth | Portsmouth England |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Master mariner |
Address | 36 Craigend Street, Darlinghurst, Sydney, New South Wales |
Marital status | Married |
Age at embarkation | 32 |
Next of kin | Wife, Mrs L Tufnell, 36 Craigend Street, Darlinghurst, Sydney, New South Wales |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 3rd Battalion, 15th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/20/3 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A15 Star Of England on |
Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 55th Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during an enemy counter attack. he was in charge of reserve gun teams, and hurried forward to reinforce the front line through a heavy barrage. He kept his guns in action under heavy shelling,visiting each gun and encouraging the men, inspiring them by his courage and coolness under trying conditions.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 137 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Cross, British War Medal, Victory Medal |