Regimental number | 1035 |
Place of birth | Redfern New South Wales |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Farmer |
Address | Coorow, Western Australia |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 24 |
Next of kin | Sister, Mrs A Eckett, Northampton, Western Australia |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 11th Battalion, 18th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/28/4 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A31 Ajana on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 11th Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Mention in Despatches Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette' No. 31089 (31 December 1918); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 61 (23 May 1919). 3 |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'Near VILLERET during our attack on the Brown Line on 18th September, 1918, this N.C.O. displayed conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. While part of his platoon were digging in on the first objective under cover of protective barrage, an enemy machine gun opened fire from close range inside the barrage, inflicting casualties. This N.C.O. single-handed engaged the gun frontally by rapid rifle fire advancing in short rushes from 100 yards to within 50 yards of the gun, engaging the gunner's attention until a Lewis Gun got into action from the flank, silencing the gun and enabling it to be captured. His prompt action saved many casualties and allowed the platoon to continue its work of consolidation.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 115 Date: |
Other details | War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |