Regimental number | 143 |
Place of birth | Adelaide, South Australia |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Electrical engineer |
Address | Barton Terrace, North Adelaide, South Australia |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 32 |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Coghlan, Barton Terrace, North Adelaide, South Australia |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Sapper |
Unit name | 3rd Field Company Engineers, Headquarters, Section 1, Section 2 and Section 4 |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 14/22/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board Transport A2 Geelong on |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Mention in Despatches Recommendation date: Silver Medal for Military Valour (Italian Honour) Recommendation date: Military Cross Recommendation date: |
Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll) | Name does not appear on Nominal Roll |
Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty while in charge of transport carrying material for road construction forward. The material was urgently required, and he got it forward in spite of heavy enemy shelling, going about under intense fire encouraging his men. On several occasions when the road was blocked he led parties to clear it, thus saving many casualties, and enabling the work to go on. His gallantry and organizing ability were responsible for the road being completed.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 110 Date: |
Other details | Medals: Military Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |