Date of birth | |
Place of birth | Hobart, Tasmania |
Religion | Presbyterian |
Occupation | Public accountant |
Address | 91 Balmain Road, Leichhardt, Sydney, New South Wales |
Marital status | Married |
Age at embarkation | 44 |
Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Mabel Carmichael, 91 Balmain Road, Leichhardt, Sydney, New South Wales |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Lieutenant |
Unit name | 36th Battalion, A Company |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/53/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A72 Beltana on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Captain |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 36th Battalion |
Promotions |
Captain Unit: 36th Battalion Promotion date: |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Cross Work at Houplines on 22 January 1917. Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry in action. He organized the men of his platoon and maintained his position during the most intense enemy bombardment. He set a splendid example of courage and determination throughout. He was wounded.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 133 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Cross, British War Medal, Victory Medal |