Regimental number | 2301 |
Date of birth | |
Place of birth | South Yarra, Victora |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Windmill expert |
Address | Cloncurry, Queensland |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 28 |
Height | 5' 8.5" |
Weight | 144 lbs |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Mary Dixon, High Street, Prahran, Victoria |
Enlistment date | |
Place of enlistment | Cloncurry Queensland |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 42nd Battalion, 4th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/59/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A36 Boonah on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 43rd Battalion |
Promotions |
2nd Lieutenant Unit: INF42 Promotion date: Lieutenant Unit: INF43 Promotion date: |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Unspecified Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. When his platoon commander and N.C.O.'s had become casualties he immediately organized a platoon and led them to the assault of enemy posts, which he captured and consolidated with the utmost skill and good judgment. His conduct and his skilful handling proved a great stimulus to all his men, both during the assault and under heavy artillery fire, during the whole of which time he displayed a total disregard of danger.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 76 Date: |