Regimental number | 506 |
Date of birth | |
Address | Clonmel, Ararat, Victoria |
Age at embarkation | 23 |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Colour SGT |
Unit name | 8th Battalion, E Company |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/25/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board Transport A24 Benalla on |
Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Captain |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 4th Squadron, Australian Flying Corps |
Promotions |
2nd Lieutenant Unit: INF8 Promotion date: Lieutenant Unit: INF8 Promotion date: Captain Unit: INF8 Promotion date:
Unit: Perm Super List |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Cross 'Conspicuous gallantry at Pozieres.' Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry during a night assault and capture of an enemy strong post. A heavy shelling the following day caused many casualties but, although badly wounded, he led his company forward when ordered to clear a trench.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 184 Date: |