Regimental number | 166 |
Date of birth | |
Place of birth | Charlton, Victoria |
Religion | Methodist |
Occupation | Watchmaker |
Address | Charlton, 75 Hunter Street, West Brunswick, Victoria |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 21 |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Janet Churchill, Charlton, 75 Hunter Street, West Brunswick, Victoria |
Previous military service | 60th Infantry |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Sergeant |
Unit name | 3rd Pioneer Battalion, A Company |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 14/15/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A62 Wandilla on |
Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 3rd Pioneer Battalion |
Promotions |
2nd Lieutenant Unit: INF38 Promotion date: Lieutenant Unit: INF38 Promotion date: |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Cross Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He commanded a party during a raid on the enemy trenches, and when his commanding officer was wounded he took charge of the operations and rendered valuable service. After his return to our lines, learning that some men of another party were missing, he organized a party and at once proceeded to the enemy wire. Being attacked on his way by an enemy patrol of double his strength, he succeeded in securing two prisoners and driving the remainder off, finally assisting in bringing the wounded back to our line. His courage and devotion to duty were most exemplary.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 150 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Cross, British War Medal, Victory Medal |