| Regimental number | 50 |
| Place of birth | Carlisle England |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 32 |
| Next of kin | Robert Oliphant, 66 Ashley Street, Carlisle, England |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 9th Battalion, Machine Gun Section |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board A5, S.S. Omrah on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 4th Machine Gun Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
'Bravery and devotion to duty at VILLERS BRETONNEUX, 24th April to 24th/27th April 1918. During the advance on the night 24th/25th April 1918 despite heavy casualties he showed fine determination in getting his guns successfully into action. He continually attended to wounded under heavy shell-fire and accompanied his Sergeant on forward reconnaissances in No Man's Land to locate hostile machine guns. His example of cheerfulness and contempt of danger was exemplary.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 15 Date: |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
