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War Memorial
Australia

Military Cross

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion during the attack on Mont St. Quentin, north of Peronne, on 1st September 1918, when he acted not only as intelligence officer, but took charge of the dispatch of rations and ammunitions and supervised the carrying parties under heavy fire, and also, on several occasions, he undertook the reparation and maintenance of telephone lines. He carried out his various tasks with the greatest courage, energy, and skill, and, though the whole area was continually swept by high explosive and gas shells, he never showed himself to be deterred.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 67
Date: 3 June 1919
 

Bar to Military Cross

'During the attack on Montbrehain, east of Peronne, on 5th October 1918, he, as signalling officer, established communication forward to the jumping off tape at zero hour. Shortly afterwards, he personally reconnoitred a route under heavy fire and laid wires right up to the forward line of posts. He then established two report centres, and, by the effective communication thus obtained got back information of the utmost importance to his commanding officer. Throughout he showed great gallantry and energy.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 30
Date: 25 March 1920