Regimental number | 889 |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Farmer |
Address | Glen Iris, Bunbury, Western Australia |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 19 |
Next of kin | H Earl, Glen Iris, Bunbury, Western Australia |
Enlistment date | |
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 11th Battalion, H Company |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/28/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board Transport A11 Ascanius on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Captain |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 51st Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: Bar to Military Medal Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He led a party of machine gunners and bombers against the enemy, capturing three machine guns and several prisoners. His prompt action and gallantry removed a great danger, and undoubtedly saved many casulaties.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 169 Date: Bar to Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. This officer did excellent work with his platoon during a night attack. Finding the advance checked, he brought his platoon up to reinforce, and came across an enemy strong point with machine guns. He at once attacked this post with his Lewis gun and rifle bombing section, killing or capturing the garrison and capturing three machine guns. This work was carried out under very heavy fire, and he set a splendid example as a leader, his coolness and resource enabling the advance to continue.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 15 Date: |
Other details | Medals: Military Cross and Bar, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |