Date of birth | |
Place of birth | Donald, Victoria |
Religion | Jewish |
Occupation | Business manager |
Address | Vacuum Oil Co., Fremantle, Western Australia |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 30 |
Next of kin | Sister, Mrs R Rolomon, Waterloo Street, Glenelg, South Australia |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | 2nd Lieutenant |
Unit name | 16th Battalion, 15th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/33/3 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A38 Ulysses on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Captain |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 16th Battalion |
Promotions |
2nd Lieutenant Promotion date: Lieutenant Promotion date: Captain Unit: 16th Battalion Promotion date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He took command of his company and led his men forward with great gallantry. Later, he went back under the most intense fire to report the situation.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 169 Date: Bar to Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in handling his company with great skill. He made a personal reconnaissance of the enemy's position, and rendered valuable and timely support during an attack. During an enemy counter attack he showed a very fine example of courage in encouraging his men to their highest endeavour. Throughout the whole operations his gallantry and powers of leadership were of a very high order.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 15 Date: |
Discharge date | |
Family/military connections | Brother: 2868 Pte John Fullerton AARONS, 16th Bn, died of wounds, 11 July 1917. |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Cross and Bar, British War Medal, Victory Medal |