| Regimental number | 84 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Massenson, Denmark |
| Religion | Lutheran |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 28 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs C Petersen, Gasbensevey No. 31, Nykobng, Denmark |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 3rd Field Ambulance, A Squadron |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 26/46/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board Transport A22 Rangatira on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | 40 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 3rd Field Ambulance |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal "During the operations at Westhoek, east of Ypres, on 4 October 1917, this stretcher bearer set a splendid example of courage, devotion to duty and enthusiasm under the most trying and dangerous circumstances. He carried wounded continuously over the worst part of the route without haste and without rest for 48 hours, wet to the skin and through mud up to the knees. He assisted in saving quite a number of wounded during the first two days and later, after a short intermission, until 10 October he carried for long intervals when pressure of work was great, without rest, and was an invaluable example to all bearers. He is reported by the officer in charge of bearers to have stood out most prominently in his high spirit and fortitude."
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 95 Date: |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
Enlisted from Gympie, Queensland. Distinguishing features: height, 5ft 5 inches; weight, 138 lbs; chest, 37 inches; complexion, dark; eyes, dark brown; hair; dark brown; distinctive Marks; tattoo on right arm. Served four years 164 days (four years and 73 days of which were spent abroad). War service: Gallipoli (from landing to evacuation in December 1915), France, Belgium Received gun shot wounds to the face while serving in France. Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Place of burial | Mt Thompson Crematorium, Brisbane, Queensland |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
