Regimental number | 87 |
Place of birth | Randwick New South Wales |
Religion | Presbyterian |
Occupation | Estate agent |
Address | Perouse Road, Randwick, New South Wales |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 21 |
Next of kin | William Crawford, Perouse Road, Randwick, New South Wales |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Sergeant |
Unit name | 4th Battalion, D Company |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/21/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board Transport A14 Euripides on |
Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 4th Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Unspecified Mention in Despatches awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette', Supplement, No. 29455 (28 January 1916); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 44 (6 April 1916). Recommendation date: Unspecified Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry on August 6, 1915, at Lone Pine, when he worked his way down the enemy's trench in the face of a strong oppostion. And although at length wounded, he continued to lead his men against great odds.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 44 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: Distinguished Conduct Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |