| Regimental number | 37 |
| Place of birth | Birkdale England |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Wine and spirits man |
| Address | 'Hall Nook', Gymea Bay, Port Hacking, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Sister-in-Law, Mrs Clara Garnett, 'Gladwyn', Green and Park Roads, Hurstville, New South Wales |
| Previous military service | 38th Infantry |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | Machine Gun Company 9 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 24/14/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A24 Benalla on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 3rd Machine Gun Battalion |
| Fate | Effective abroad (still overseas) |
| Medals |
Military Cross ''For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty when in command of the company of sixteen machine guns after the officer in command was wounded. In spite of many casualties he succeeded in bringing all his guns into action and organizing supplies of ammunition and rations. He responded promptly to every S.O.S. call, though his battery was heavily shelled.''
Source: CG150 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Cross, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
