| Date of birth | |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Medical practitioner |
| Address | 'The Hawthorns', Brougham Place, East Kew, Melbourne, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 24 |
| Next of kin | Father, F E Fay, 'The Hawthorns', Brougham Place, East Kew, Melbourne, Victoria |
| Previous military service | A Army Medical Corps |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Captain (Medical Officer) |
| Unit name | Field Artillery Brigade 8, Head-Quarters |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 13/36/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A7 Medic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Captain |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | Australian Army Medical Corps |
| Promotions |
Captain Unit: No 14 Field Ambulance Promotion date: |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Cross Recommendation date: Military Cross Recommendation date: Military Cross (Mentioned) Recommendation date: Military Cross Recommendation date: Bar to Military Cross Recommendation date: Mention in Despatches Awarded, and gazetted, 'London Gazette', second Supplement, No. 30448 (28 December 1917); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 57 (18 April 1918). |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty while in charge of the transport and evacuation of wounded from the divisional main dressing station. The station was twice hit by shells, but he succeeded in clearing all wounded, exposing himself in bringing up ambulance cars and showing great energy and devotion to duty.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 15 Date: Bar to Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during an attack. He was in charge of motor ambulances, and before moving them forward he reconnoitrd the roads at considerable risk in his car. He remained on duty continuously for four days, exploring each route and opening up new tracks for each successive advance. By his untiring zeal and devotion to duty he enabled the evacuation of the wounded of two divisions to be smoothly continued.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31 Date: |
| Other details | Medals: Military Cross & Bar, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
