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M.C., LL.B. : Captain, 15th A.L.H. Regt., A.I.F., Egypt and Palestine. Enlisting 18th August, 1915, and sailing 2nd November, joined 6th Regt. in Egypt 30th November. Transferring to Camel Corps n th October, 1916, and 15th Regt. 1st July, 1918, served at El Arish, Maghdaba, Rafa, El Auja, Gaza I and II, Khuweilfeh, Hill 265, Tulkeram, Ajje, Nablus and until demobilisation. Was Deputy Director Australian Postal Corps from 13th March to 20th September, 1919. Promoted second-lieutenant, 7th September, 1916; lieutenant, 2nd February, 19 17; captain, 14th March, 1919. Awarded M.C.* and Mentioned in Despatches. Early education at St. Ignatius' College. * He commanded an advanced exposed post under continuous shellfire for six days, during which time he set a splendid example of gallantry and determination to his men. On another occasion he covered the retirement of the battalion with his section, remaining behind in an isolated position and finally withdrawing his section under heavy barrage with great courage and skill.
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1888Birth in Cobar -- NSW, Australia 2 May 1888
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?Early education at St Ignatius' College Riverview, Lane Cove, NSW, Australia
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1915Enlisted 18 Aug 1915
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?Military service as Captain at Egypt --, Egypt ; Palestinian Territories --, Palestinian Territory, Occupied
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1920Clerk at Queen's Square -- Sydney, NSW, Australia 1 July 1920
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1925Tertiary education at University of Sydney, Camperdown, NSW, Australia 1925
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1925Admitted as barrister of the supreme court 7 Sep 1925 at Sydney [ NSW Australia ]
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1928Barrister at Sydney -- NSW, Australia 17 November 1928
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1928Resigned from public service 17 Nov 1928
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1950Death in Rose Bay -- NSW, Australia 15 November 1950
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