Regimental number | 1118 |
Date of birth | |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Plumber and gas fitter |
Address | 22 Charles Street, Marrickville, New South Wales |
Marital status | Married |
Age at embarkation | 27 |
Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Emma Lilian Edmonds, 27 Chalis Avenue, Marrickville, Sydney, New South Wales |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | CSM |
Unit name | 34th Battalion, D Company |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/51/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A20 Hororata on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 34th Battalion |
Promotions |
2nd Lieutenant Unit: INF34 Promotion date: Lieutenant Unit: INF34 Promotion date:
Unit: Perm Super List |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Cross Work on 18 May 1917. Recommendation date: Military Cross Work on 18-19 May 1917 near Armentieres. Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. During heavy bombardment and hostile raid he controlled his men so efficiently that the raiders were driven off with severe loss. His courage and coolness throughout were responsible for the repulse of the enemy and a splendid example to all.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 219 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Cross, British War Medal, Victory Medal |