| Regimental number | 4146 |
| Place of birth | Hawthorne Victoria |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Clerk |
| Address | Clifton Street, Hawthorn, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 23 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs E Gelston, Clifton Street, Hawthorn, South Australia |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 16th Battalion, 13th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/33/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A30 Borda on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 48th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Cross Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Effective abroad (still overseas) |
| Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and initiative in command of a platoon during the operation ner Le Verquier north west of St. Quentin, on 18th September 1918. On reaching his objective, he left a small party to mop up the trench, and, with the remainder of his platoon, moved ahead, when he encountered a strong party of the enemy. With his Lewis gun be brought fire to bear on them, all of whom became casualties or surrendered.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 10 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
