Regimental number | 1354 |
Place of birth | Bourke New South Wales |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Labourer |
Address | Aira Street, Parramatta, New South Wales |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 20 |
Next of kin | Sister, Mrs R M Perram, Aira Street, Parramatta, New South Wales |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 3rd Battalion, 2nd Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/20/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A48 Seang Bee on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Lance Corporal |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 3rd Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Distinguished Conduct Medal Conspicuous courage and leadership when senior officer was killed, resulting in valuable services being rendered. Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He took command of a post, and by his own magnificent personal example inspired his men to drive off a strong enemy counter attack.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 133 Date: |
Date of death | |
Place of burial | Woronora Crematorium |