| Regimental number | 1206 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Wallsend, New South Wales |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Bank teller |
| Address | Newcastle Road, Wallsend, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 20 |
| Next of kin | Father, John Chalmers, Newcastle Road, Wallsend, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Sergeant |
| Unit name | 30th Battalion, B Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/47/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A72 Beltana on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Captain |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 30th Battalion |
| Promotions |
2nd Lieutenant Unit: 30th Battalion Promotion date: Lieutenant Unit: 30th Battalion Promotion date: Captain Unit: 30th Battalion Promotion date: |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Cross Work near Villers-Bretonneux on 8-9 August 1918. Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during an attack. He handled his company brilliantly, and captured five machine guns and crews without loss to his company. He also made a personal reconnaissance, with the result that he captured 120 prisoners. Next day he sent forward a patrol, which captured three machine guns and sixteen prisoners. He did splendid work.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 61 Date: |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Wounded, 25 February 1917. Medals: Military Cross, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
