Born: 14 July 1891
Died: 26 June 1953
A medical practitioner who enlisted in the AIF on 10 November 1915. He embarked for England on 19 September and arrived on 9 December 1916.
He "was R.M.O. (Regimental Medical Officer) 1st Training Battn. and then member of No. 1 Travelling Board. Crossing to France in April, joined No. 2 Australian General Hospital, Wimereux, and in June 4th Australian Field Ambulance, becoming in turn R.M.O. 10th Artillery Brigade, 15th Battn. and 4th Art. Bde. until demobilisation, although wounded at Zonnebeke in October, 1917. Awarded M.C., …, and Mentioned in Despatches twice." (Source: Beyond 1914 — The University of Sydney and the Great War: Lancelot John Hunter)
He was awarded the Military Cross for "his most conspicuous bravery and bravery and devotion to duty near Vaire Sur Corbie on 6th August 1918. Whilst in our position of readiness, the (18th)Battalion bivouac was heavily shelled for about two hours, during which time he attended to the wounded in the open and saw to their evacuation, with utter disregard for personal safety.
"Again in the attack on the village of Cerisy on 8th August 1918 he followed closely behind the attacking troops and established his R.A.P.(Regimental Aid Post), close behind the Support Company whilst the fight was in progress. He was under heavy artillery and machine gun fire for several hours with scant protection and attended to the wounded with great coolness. His work thoughout was of the highest order."
He embarked for Australia on 30 October and arrived on 15 December 1919 then his appointment in the AIF was terminated on 30 January 1920. [JSB]
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