Regimental number | 2591 |
Place of birth | Penrith New South Wales |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Station overseer |
Address | Jackson, Queensland |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 21 |
Next of kin | Father, F A Cork, Bellaring, via Jackson, Queensland |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 6th Battalion, 8th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/23/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A68 Anchises on |
Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 9th Battalion |
Promotions |
2nd Lieutenant Unit: INF9 Promotion date: Lieutenant Unit: INF9 Promotion date: |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Cross Work near Lihons on 10 August 1918. Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Cross 'Near Lehous, at Bois de Crepey, during the advance on 10th August 1918, when the advance was temporarily held up by terrific machine gun fire, he, with another officer, went forward, and at the head of his platoon successfully captured the enemy strong point. He showed fine courage and ability to command.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 61 Date: |
Other details | Medals: Military Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |