| Regimental number | 2586 |
| Place of birth | Condobolin, New South Wales |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Station hand |
| Address | Mialla, Condobolin, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Father, John Dill, Mialla, Condobolin, New South Wales |
| Previous military service | Served for 18 months in the Senior Cadets. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 3rd Battalion, 8th Reinforcement |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A54 Runic on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 3rd Battalion |
| Promotions |
2nd Lieutenant Unit: INF3 Promotion date: Lieutenant Unit: INF3 Promotion date: |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Cross Splendid example to men by fine leadership and courage under fire. (Hermies 15 April 1917). Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He set a fine example throughout, and inspired his men by his fine leadership. He was severely wounded, but continued to command with great coolness until relieved.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 169 Date: |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli Joined unit at Gallipoli, 7 December 1915; disembarked at Alexandria from Gallipoli, 29 December 1915. Proceeded from Alexandria to join the British Expeditionary Force, 22 March 1916; disembarked Marseilles, 28 March 1916. Wounded in action, 22-27 July 1916; evacuated to England, 1 August 1916; rejoined unit in Belgium, 6 October 1916. Wounded in action, second occasion, 14 April 1917; evacuated to England, 21 April 1917. Awarded the Military Cross, 9 April 1917. Commenced return to Australia, 3 July 1917. Returned to England from Australia with Special Draft of Officers: embarked from Sydney, 2 March 1918; disembarked Southampton, 15 May 1918. Proceeded to France, 5 September 1918; commenced return to Australia from Devonport on board 'Valencia', 20 July 1919. Medals: Military Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
