| Regimental number | 793 |
| Place of birth | Gordon Victoria |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Timber getter |
| Address | c/o Mrs Scott, Homestead, Northern Railway, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 24 |
| Next of kin | Brother, Fred Greaves, Berringer, Ballarat, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 9th Battalion, G Company |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board Transport A5 Omrah on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 9th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Distinguished Conduct Medal Organised successful attack by powers of leadership, bravery and initiative. (Bullecourt 6-7 May 1917). Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Plaque in Victorian Garden of Remembrance |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He took command of his platoon during the advance, and after hard fighting succeeded in taking the enemy strong post. He finally captured 200 yards of the enemy trench, when under great difficulty he established a strong post, which he held until relieved.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 219 Date: |
| Date of death |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
