| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Bacchus Marsh, Victoria |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Military staff clerk |
| Address | 11 Pine Grove, Malvern, Victoria |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 43 |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs E J Collie, 11 Pine Grove, Malvern, Victoria |
| Previous military service | Served for 3.5 years in the Victorian Rangers; 8.5 years in the Royal Australian Garrison Artillery; Military Staff Clerk to date of forming the AIF. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Lieutenant |
| Unit name | Divisional Ammunition Column 3, Section 3 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 25/91/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A37 Barambah on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Honorary Captain |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | AIF Administrative Headquarters |
| Promotions |
Quartermaster and Honorary Captain Unit: General List Promotion date: |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty when in charge of a convoy of pack animals carrying ammunition forward. A large dump near the road caught fire, stopping all traffic, but by making a hazardous detour, he succeeded in delivering his ammunition at a forward position. Though he was badly shaken by a bursting shell, and several casualties has occurred among his convoy, in response to an urgent demand for ammunition he made four more journeys under the most trying conditions and continuous shell fire. He set a splendid example of courage and energy.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 110 Date: |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Embarked Melbourne, 27 June 1916; disembarked Plymouth, England, 25 August 1916. Proceeded overseas to France, 24 November 1916. Awarded Military Cross, 31 October 1917. Detached to 2nd Army Gunnery School, 4 November 1917; rejoined unit from detachment, 1 December 1917. Detached for duty to 13th Light Horse Regiment, 18 January 1918; rejoined unit from detachment, 24 January 1918. On leave to England, 2 March 1918; rejoined unit from leave, 20 March 1918. Detached to 9th Infantry Brigade, 11 May 1918; rejoined unit from detachment, 23 May 1918. Transferred to Administrative Headquarters, London, and promoted Captain, 8 July 1918. Admitted to 3rd London General Hospital, 28 March 1919 (not yet diagnosed); discharged to duty, 16 April 1919. Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Narkunda', 9 July 1920; disembarked Melbourne, 21 August 1920; appopintment terminated, 1 December 1920. Medals: Military Cross, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
