| Regimental number | 4126 |
| Place of birth | Coramba New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | 427 Bourke Street, Darlinghurst, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 23 |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs E Freeman, 427 Bourke Street, Darlinghurst, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 18th Battalion, 10th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/35/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A15 Star Of England on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 5th Machine Gun Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Work near Harbonnieres on 8 August 1918. Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'During the operations in the vicinity of HARBONNIERES, East of VILLERS-BRETONNEUX on 8th August 1918, this man displayed most conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty by salvaging a German machine gun which was close up to the enemy, bringing it into action and inflicting heavy casualties on the enemy causing him to retire. At all times he has set a splendid example to his comrades by his bravery and untiring devotion to duty.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 61 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
