Regimental number | 2143 |
Date of birth | |
Place of birth | Maldon, Victoria |
Religion | Methodist |
Occupation | Clerk |
Address | Templeton Street, Maldon, Victoria |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 21 |
Next of kin | Father, James Elliott, Templeton Street, Maldon, Victoria |
Enlistment date | |
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 23rd Battalion, 4th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/40/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A20 Hororata on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 23rd Battalion |
Promotions |
2nd Lieutenant Unit: 23rd Battalion Promotion date: Lieutenant Unit: 23rd Battalion Promotion date: |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Cross Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Cross ''For conspicuous gallantry and initiative in an attack. When progress was delayed owing to a lack of bombs and ammunition, he led a party across a fire swept area, organized battalion headquarters details, and carried forward the necessary supplies under continuous fire. His prompt and courageous action enabled the attack to continue successfully.''
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 61 Date: |
Discharge date | |
Other details |
Taken on strength, 23rd Bn, 11 January 1916. Wounded in action, 28 April 1916; 16 November 1916 (gas); 1 September 1918 (remained at duty). Medals: Military Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |