| Regimental number | 5424 |
| Place of birth | Humpybong [Redcliffe] Queensland |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Forsyth Buildings, Stanley Street, South Brisbane, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 20 |
| Next of kin | Mrs M McDonald, Forsyth Buildings, Stanley Street, South Brisbane, Queensland |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 15th Battalion, 17th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/32/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT SS Hawkes Bay on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 15th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Effective abroad (still overseas) |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'This N.C.O. was in charge of Company Lewis Guns during operation in JEANCOURT SECTOR on morning. Throughout the advance he showed wonderful judgment, coolness and bravery in the tactical handling of the guns. On several occasions he silenced enemy machine guns when they appeared to have the upper hand, and was responsible by his capable manoeuvring of his Company Lewis Guns, in assisting the Company to advance and reach the objective with exceptionally light casualties. On reaching the final objective he at once got captured machine guns into action to assist in the defence. At all times he showed exceptional gallantry and devotion to duty, and his initiative is worthy of award.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 115 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
