| Regimental number | 457 |
| Place of birth | Bathurst New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Miner |
| Address | Plumer Street, East Kalgoorlie, Western Australia |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 29 |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Ellen Theresa Gellard, Plumer Street, East Kalgoorlie, Western Australia |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Lance Sergeant |
| Unit name | 44th Battalion, C Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/61/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A29 Suevic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 44th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous courage and devotion to duty. On night 25th/26th May, 1918, near VILLERS BRETONNEUX, this N.C.O. was in charge of transport carrying barb wire and rations to front line troops. The roads were all heavily shelled with H.E. and gas. As we had advanced our line wire was urgently needed forward. This N.C.O. by his grit and determination succeeded in getting the stores up to the line without sustaining any casualties to men or horses. He set a splendid example of devotion to duty and disregard of personal safety, to his comrades.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 23 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
