| Regimental number | 4408 |
| Place of birth | Little Coogee New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Painter |
| Address | 159 Paddington Street, Paddington, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 20 |
| Next of kin | Father, C Fordham, 159 Paddington Street, Paddington, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 19th Battalion, 11th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/36/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A71 Nestor on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 17th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'This runner displayed great courage and coolness during the attack on MT. ST. QUENTIN, near PERONNE on 31st August, 1918. Throughout the day he carried messages from his company to Battalion Headquarters under intense enemy machine gun fire and shelling. He repeatedly moved across the swept areas with utter disregard for his personal safety, his determination and devotion to duty resulting in the prompt receipt by Battalion Headquarters of important information regarding the progress of the attack. His bravery was most conspicuous.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 115 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |