Regimental number | 1894 |
Place of birth | Mansfield, Victoria |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Clerk |
Address | Bank of NSW, Melbourne, Victoria |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 26 |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Martha Burt Chenery, 74 Barkly Street, St Kilda, Victoria |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 57th Battalion, 3rd Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/74/3 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A31 Ajana on |
Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
Rank from Nominal Roll | 2nd Lieutenant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 59th Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Distinguished Conduct Medal Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He was in command of a party on the right flank of the brigade, and showed great resource in a difficult position, saving many lives by his skilful dispositions. He personally reconnoitred the ground in advance of his position, gaining valuable information. Later, when the battalion on his right advanced, he maintained communication by establishing two posts under intense fire. He gave the greatest assistance throughout the operations, and showed great coolness courage and contempt of danger.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 95 Date: |