Regimental number | 1109 |
Date of birth | |
Place of birth | Devon England |
Religion | Methodist |
Occupation | Farmer |
Address | c/o Mrs Annie Williams, Natone, Tasmania |
Marital status | Married |
Age at embarkation | 32 |
Height | 5' 9.5" |
Weight | 140 lbs |
Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Annie Williams, Natone, Tasmania |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Corporal |
Unit name | 15th Battalion, G Company |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/32/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board Transport A40 Ceramic on |
Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Captain |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 47th Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. After displaying the greatest courage and determination in leading his own company to its objective, he organized other companies and consolidated the position, repelling three counter-attacks. It was entirely due to his fine example that the objective was gained, held, and consolidated under heavy fire.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 219 Date: |
Discharge date | |
Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: Military Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal Death attributed to War Service. |
Date of death | |
Age at death | 68 |