| Place of birth | Geelong Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Chemist |
| Address | c/o State Savings Bank Footscray, Victoria |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 27 |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Mary B Francis, c/o Mrs V Boldner, Banole Avenue, East Prahran, Victoria |
| Previous military service | 8th Infantry |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | 2nd Lieutenant |
| Unit name | Australian Flying Corps, No 4 Squadron, B Flight |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 8/7/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board RMS Omrah on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Captain |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | No 4 Squadron, Australian Flying Corps |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Distinguished Flying Cross Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
DFC 'During two consecutive days this Officer carried out most valuable work in ranging on batteries. Flying 8 and a half hours the first day and four hours the second, he successfully ranged our artillery on seven hostile batteries. In cooperating with our artillery he shows conspicuous bravery and marked ability.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 23 Date: |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
