Date of birth | |
Place of birth | Woollahra, New South Wales |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Geologist |
Address | University, Perth, Western Australia |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 24 |
Next of kin | Father, George Hippolyte Aurousseaux, Le Chateau, Spoffirth Street, Cremorne, North Sydney, New South Wales |
Rank on enlistment | 2nd Lieutenant |
Unit name | 28th Battalion, 6th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/45/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A38 Ulysses on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Captain |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 28th Battalion |
Promotions |
Captain Unit: 51st Battalion Promotion date: |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Cross Recommendation date: Mention in Despatches Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry in action. He took command when his company commander was killed and inspired all ranks by his fine example. During a night attack he led his company forward with great dash till he was severely wounded.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 62 Date: |
Discharge date | |
Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Wounded in action (1), 15 August 1916; (2) 21 August 1918. Medals: Military Cross, Croix de Guerre (France), 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |