| Regimental number | 1392 |
| Place of birth | Hobart Tasmania |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | 31 Rose Street, Darlington, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 25 |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Ruby Wall, 31 Rose Street, Darlington, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 19th Battalion, D Company |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT Ceramic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 19th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Work near Rainecourt on 11 August 1918. Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Killed in Action |
| Place of burial | Estrees Communal Cemetery (5/11), France |
| Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 88 |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'During the operations on 11th August, 1918 against RAINECOURT, East of AMIENS, this N.C.O. displayed great courage and initiative in attacking any enemy position which was causing casualties to the troops digging in on the objective line. Accompanied by Corporal BOWEN he rushed a snipers position in broad daylight, killing two of the garrison with a bomb and capturing three who were wounded. His companion was wounded by a bullet while rushing the post.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 109 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
