John George EARWAKER

Regimental number2387
Date of birth--/03/1897
Place of birthMorayfield Queensland
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationClerk
AddressBrocklesby, Legeyt Street, Windsor, Brisbane, Queensland
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation18
Next of kinFather, John Ewen Earwaker, Brocklesby, Legeyt Street, Windsor, Brisbane, Queensland
Enlistment date29 June 1915
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll27 June 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name25th Battalion, 5th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/42/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A69 Warilda on 5 October 1915
Rank from Nominal RollLieutenant
Unit from Nominal Roll9th Battalion
Promotions

2nd Lieutenant


Unit: INF9
Promotion date: 13 August 1917

Lieutenant


Unit: INF9
Promotion date: 1 December 1917

Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Military Cross


Work at Villeret on 18 September 1918.
Recommendation date: 29 September 1918

FateReturned to Australia 31 May 1919
Medals

Military Cross

'At Villeret, on 18th September, 1918, his duty was to maintain the direction of the general advance. The work was extremely difficult, owing to the mist and fog and enemy artillery fire, but by his cool judgment and utter disregard for his personal safety he directed the advance successfully. On reaching the line of exploitation he personnally reconnoitred the whole front and brought back information of great value.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 10
Date: 29 January 1920

Other detailsMedals: Military Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal