| Regimental number | 392 |
| Place of birth | Rupanyup Victoria |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | Rupanyup, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 33 |
| Next of kin | John Cromie, The Sycamores, Stawwell, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 4th Light Horse Regiment, C Squadron |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/9/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board Transport A18 Wiltshire on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 25th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Mention in Despatches Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette' No. 31089 (31 December 1918); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 61 (23 May 1919). |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Distinguished Service Order 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. This officer was severely wounded at the beginning of an attack, but carried on, and when his platoon was held up by machine gun fire at about 80 yards range, he rushed straight at the gun, killing all the crew and putting it out of action. He then took charge of the company, the commander having been hit, and worked hard at consolidating the position during the night, being again slightly wounded. Fearing a counter attack, he refused to go to the regimental aid post, and remained on duty for thirty hours after being first hit.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 23 Date: |
| Other details | Medals: Distinguished Service Order, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
