| Regimental number | 101 |
| Place of birth | Maffra Victoria |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Agricultural Department employee |
| Address | Maffra, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 25 |
| Next of kin | Father, James French, Shire Secretary, Maffra Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 4th Light Horse Regiment, A Squadron |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/9/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board Transport A18 Wiltshire on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 4th Light Horse Regiment |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Unspecified Recommendation date: Distinguished Conduct Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in defence of a hill. Acting as troop leader on the exposed corner of the hill, he twice led bayonet charges to clear away enemy bombers who had reached to within 20 yards of his position. Although one third of his troop of sixteen became casualties, he hung on to his exposed position and set a splendid example of coolness and determination to his men.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31 Date: |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
