| Regimental number | 611 |
| Place of birth | Swan Hill, Victoria |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Butcher |
| Address | Castle Street, Williamstown, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22 |
| Height | 5' 6" |
| Weight | 134 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs A A Clough, Castle Street, Williamstown, Victoria |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Eaglehawk, Victoria |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 24th Battalion, C Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/41/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A14 Euripides on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 24th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal For conspicuous gallantry and skill in handling reconnoitring patrols at Dinkum Hill near Warlencourt. Recommendation date: Military Cross Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and skill in handling reconnoitring patrols on 25th February, 1917, at DINKUM HILL near WARLENCOURT when he rendered valuable reports as to the wire in front of MALT TRENCH. He later acted as guide to the attacking troops.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 133 Date: Military Cross 'During the attack on Montbrehain, on 5th October 1918, he found that his company had become detached from the company on his right. With five men he went out under heavy machine gun fire and endeavoured to establish connection, four of his five men being killed. On his return he found that his company commander had been killed, and he took charge of the company, and by daring reconnaissances, alone whenever his company was held up, was responsible for the continued advance. He showed great courage and initiative throughout the day.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 30 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Embarked Alexandria to join the Mediterranean Expeditionary Force, Gallipoli, 30 August 1915. Promoted Corporal, Gallipoli, 1 September 1915. Disembarked Alexandria from Mudros, 10 January 1916 (general Gallipoli evacuation). Embarked Alexandria to join the British Expeditionary Force, 20 March 1916; disembarked Marseilles, France, 26 March 1916. Admitted to 7th Australian field Ambulance, 28 May 1916, and transferred to 8th Casualty Clearing Station; to Ambulance Train No 6, 29 May 1916, and admitted same day to 26th General Hospital, Etaples; transferred to No 9 Stationary Hospital, Camiers, and then to 18th General Hospital, 30 June 1916; to Base Details, Camiers, 7 August 1916, and discharged; total period of treatment for venereal disease, gonorrhoea: 72 days. Admitted to 2nd Australian Division Base Depot, Etaples, 7 August 1916; transferred to 18th General Hospital, Camiers, 10 August 1916 (venereal disease: slight); discharged to Base Details, 29 August 1916; total period of treatment for venereal disease, gonorrhoea: 20 days. Rejoined 24th Bn, in the field, Belgium, 21 September 1916. Promoted Temporary Sergeant, 16 November 1916; rank of Sergeant made substantive, 16 February 1917. Commenced return to Australia HT 'Karoa', 28 March 1919; disembarked Melbourne, 8 May 1919; appointment terminated (discharged), 7 July 1919. Medals: Military Cross, Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
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Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
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Campbell, ACT 2600
