| Date of birth | |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Solicitor's articled clerk |
| Address | High Street, Lambton, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22 |
| Next of kin | Father, Mr Charlton, High Street, Lambton, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Lieutenant |
| 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 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Major |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 30th Battalion |
| Promotions |
Major Unit: 29th Battalion Promotion date: |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Cross 'Splendid powers of organisation and great personal bravery, rendering splendid service.' Recommendation date: Mention in Despatches Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette' No. 31448 (11 July 1919); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 124 (30 October 1919). |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty when in charge of a party burying cables in a forward area. He showed splendid powers of organization and courage in leading his men to their work under heavy shell fire, and encouraging them at their task in the face of great difficulties. It was largely due to his efforts that the work was completed.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 110 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Medals: Military Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
