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Book of Remembrance entry
M.C., B.Sc. : Lieutenant (Acting Captain), Z Special Coy., R.E., B.E.F., France. Mobilised as A.M.F. Officer in N.S.W., 1915-16. Then, enlisting in London, February, 1917, with R.E. (Poison Gas Brigade), served as lieutenant from 4th May to the Armistice, being attached for the last 2 months to American 1st Army and returning to Australia on demobilisation. Gassed at Loos 13th May, 1918. Awarded M.C. and Mentioned in Despatches. Early education at Grafton High School. Later at St. John''s College.
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?Early education at Grafton High School, Grafton, NSW, Australia
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1915Tertiary education at University of Sydney, Camperdown, NSW, Australia 1915
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1915Assistant Teacher at North Sydney -- NSW, Australia 1915
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1917Enlisted 1 Feb 1917 at Westminster [ London England ]
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?Military service as Acting Captain at France --, France
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?Military service as Lieutenant at France --, France
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1939Headmaster at Cootamundra -- NSW, Australia 6 April 1939
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1940Inspector of Schools at New South Wales -- NSW, Australia 1940
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