Regimental number | 251 |
Place of birth | Ipswich Queensland |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Schoolmaster |
Address | Point Pure, Gatton, Queensland |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 18 |
Next of kin | Mrs C J Crocker, Point Pure, Gatton, Queensland |
Enlistment date | |
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
Rank on enlistment | Lance Corporal |
Unit name | 26th Battalion, A Company |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/43/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A11 Ascanius on |
Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Comissioned |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 4th Divisional Signal Company |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. During a night counter attack, it was largely due to this officer's energy that communication was rapidly established between battalion headquarters and the front line. Leading a small squad of linesmen through an area which was under very heavy fire, he established telephone communication shortly after midnight. The next night he volunteered to act as guide to some neighbouring troops, and led them under artillery fire to their jumping off line. His services were invaluable throughout a difficult and successful operation.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 15 Date: |
Other details | Medals: Military Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |