| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Adelaide, South Australia |
| Religion | Protestant |
| Occupation | Warehouseman |
| Address | Kent Terrace, Kent Town, South Australia |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 22 |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Vera Cornish, c/o A Kusten, 476 Collins Street, Melbourne, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Lieutenant |
| Unit name | 10th Battalion, 3rd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/27/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A54 Runic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Captain |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 10th Battalion |
| Promotions |
Captain Unit: 10th Battalion Promotion date: |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Cross Displayed great ability, courage and foresight while in command of Company, which rendered excellent services (Bullecourt 4-9 May 1917). Recommendation date: Mention in Despatches Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette' No. 30706 (28 May 1918); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 165 (24 October 1918). Recommendation date: Mention in Despatches Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette' No. 31448 (11 July 1919); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 124 (30 October 1919). Recommendation date: Croix de Guerre Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Effective abroad (still overseas) |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: Alfred and Selina CORNISH |
| Medals |
Croix de Guerre (France) Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 30 Date: Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. he led his company from the reserve line to the firing line through heavy artillery barrage, where he rendered the greatest assistance in clearing up the situation. Two hours after entering the trench he had captured 50 yards of the new enemy trench and ten prisoners. Throughout he showed a fine example of leadership and courage under heavy fire.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 219 Date: |
| Other details | Medals: Croix de Guerre (France), Military Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 43 |
| Place of burial | Northern Suburbs Crematorium, Sydney, New South Wales |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
