| Regimental number | 1874 |
| Place of birth | Perth, Western Australia |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Sleeper cutter |
| Address | Gosnells, Western Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 23 |
| Next of kin | Brother, Charles Ball, Gosnells PO, Gosnells, Western Australia |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 11th Battalion, 4th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/28/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A8 Argyllshire on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lance Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 11th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Distinguished Conduct Medal Valuable service as Company runner, also conspicuous gallantry in action throughout operations. (East of Ypres) Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty as company runner. During a minor operation he was of great assistance in maintaining touch with the flanks of the raiding party. He attacked a concrete blockhouse, killing many of the enemy and bringing back some prisoners. When the battalion was relieved he voluntarily stayed on and assisted the runners of the incoming battalion until they were acquainted with the routes.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 110 Date: |
| Date of death | |
| Place of burial | Karrakatta Cemetery |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
