Regimental number | 1144 |
Place of birth | Liverpool, New South Wales |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Clerk |
Address | 225 Barcom Street, Darlinghurst, New South Wales |
Marital status | Married |
Age at embarkation | 29 |
Next of kin | Wife, Mrs M Cruickshank, Hampstead Melody Street, Coogee, Sydney, New South Wales |
Enlistment date | |
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 18th Battalion, D Company |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/35/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board Transport A40 Ceramic on |
Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 18th Battalion |
Promotions |
2nd Lieutenant Unit: 18th Battalion Promotion date: Lieutenant Unit: 18th Battalion Promotion date: |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'In the attack on the morning of 19th near MORLANCOURT when all the officers of "D' Company had become casualties, this N.C.O. took command continued the attack and captured his sector of the objective in the face of heavy machine gun fire. He showed great courage and coolness, setting a splendid example to his men and in doing most valuable work in consolidation of the captured position throughout the day.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 23 Date: |
Discharge date | |
Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: Military Medal, 1914- Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |