Regimental number | 7 |
Place of birth | Horsham, Victoria |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Grazier |
Address | Brim Springs, Horsham, Victoria |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 22 |
Height | 5' 4.75" |
Weight | 140 lbs |
Next of kin | Mrs Jean Cavanagh, Brim Springs, Horsham, Victoria |
Previous military service | Served for 3 years in Senior Cadets |
Enlistment date | |
Place of enlistment | Colac, Victoria |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 23rd Battalion, Headquarters |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/40/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A14 Euripides on |
Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | Australian Flying Corps |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Distinguished Conduct Medal For conspicuous gallantry as a Lewis Gunner throughout the operations of the Brigade in France from 26 March 1916. Recommendation date: |
Fate | Effective abroad (still overseas) |
Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry in action. He has repeatedly fought his machine gun with great courage and determination and has set a splendid example throughout.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 116 Date: |
Discharge date | |
Other details |
Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Sources | NAA: B2455, CAVANAGH Eric Richard |