| Regimental number | 3813 |
| Place of birth | Wyndham New South Wales |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Miner |
| Address | Wyndham, South Coast, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 26 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Eliza Jane Grant, Wyndham, South Coast, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 30th Battalion, 9th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/47/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A68 Anchises on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lance Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 30th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in the operations on 8th and 9th August 1918 near VILLERS-BRETONNEUX. This N.C.O. was in charge of a Lewis Gun Section in the front line Company during the advance. On reaching ASHWELL WOOD opposition was not met with from the enemy, but owing to the dense growth and the number of our troops in the close vicinity he found it impossible to use his gun with safety. He handed the gun over to his NO. 2 and organising the remainder of his team he carefully led them to a spot where a party of the enemy, approximately 30 strong, were holding out about 20 yards away. He then led his team in a charge of the enemy position and shot several of them with his revolver. This action so demoralised the enemy that they immediately surrendered, the captures being 17 prisoners and two light machine guns. The great daring and courage shown by this N.C.O. greatly inspired his followers and was mainly responsible for the speedy capture of the position.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 61 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
