| Regimental number | 9 |
| Place of birth | Melbourne, Victoria |
| Religion | Congregational |
| Occupation | Sailmaker |
| Address | Broome Street, North Fremantle, Western Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs E Ballingall, Broome Street, North Fremantle, Western Australia |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 28th Battalion, A Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/45/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, |
| 30 Officers and 982 Other Ranks embarked at Fremantle on HMAT A11 'Ascanius' on 29 June 1915; 12 others embarked at Fremantle on HMAT A36 'Thirty-Six' on 12 July 1916. From Embarkation Records it is not possible to distinguish the latter 12. | |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | BSM |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 2nd Division Ammunition Column |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Distinguished Conduct Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. During the period under review he has at all times in action displayed the greatest gallantry and devotion to duty, and his resolution and resourcefulness in taking up ammunition to the front line under heavy fire, in building gun emplacements, and maintaining the mortars in action have been of the greatest value.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31 Date: |
| Date of death | |
| Place of burial | Fremantle Cemetery |