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Date of Enlistment<\/td>\n14\/09\/1914<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Birthplace<\/td>\n <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Occupation<\/td>\nPearler<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Age on Enlistment<\/td>\n23<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Rank<\/td>\nCaptain (Officer)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Unit<\/td>\n12th Battalion, H Company<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Fate<\/td>\nDNR<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Date of Fate Event<\/td>\n <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Returned to Broome post WWI<\/td>\n <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Other Information<\/td>\nSecond Contingent from Broome
\nResigned commission in England.<\/p>\n

Distinguished Service Order: For conspicuous gallantry and fine leadership during a period of operations, when he commanded the greater portion of three companies in the front line with great success and ability. His cool appreciation and handling of the situation enabled the position to be held against counter attack and under heavy shell fire<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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