Regimental number | 5330 |
Place of birth | Brisbane Queensland |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Geologist |
Address | Caboonya, Chelmer, Brisbane, Queensland |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 23 |
Next of kin | Father, W A Bryan, c/o T C Beirne and Co, Ipswich, Queensland |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Gunner |
Unit name | Field Artillery Brigade 3, Reinforcement 10 |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 13/31/3 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A20 Hororata on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 1st Division Artillery |
Fate | Effective abroad (still overseas) |
Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. On two occasions in face of heavy artillery and machine gun fire, he led his men to the gun position with ammunition, himself carrying two bombs of 54 lbs. each, and fired with great effect on strong points, machine gun positions, and snipers posts, which were greatly harassing that party of our front, and which he totally destroyed. His party of our front, and which he totally destroyed. His courage and coolness under trying circumstances were a fine example to his men, and largely contributed to the success with which they accomplished a difficult and dangerous task.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 15 Date: |
Other details | Medals: Military Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |