Regimental number | 1621 |
Place of birth | Melbourne, Victoria |
Religion | Methodist |
Occupation | High school master |
Address | Horsham, Victoria |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 26 |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs L M Browne, Roberts Avenue, Horsham, Victoria |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 39th Battalion, 1st Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/56/2 |
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 | 39th Battalion |
Fate | Effective abroad (still overseas) |
Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty when in charge of two Stokes mortar teams. Although his guns were several times blown out of position he succeeded in replacing them and keeping them in action, setting a splendid example of untiring energy and presence of mind.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 219 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Cross, British War Medal, Victory Medal |