Regimental number | 2258 |
Place of birth | London England |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Butcher |
Address | West Wallsend, Newcastle, New South Wales |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 26 |
Next of kin | Sister, Mrs K Weston, 82 Station Street, Barnes, London, Surrey, England |
Enlistment date | |
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 13th Battalion, 6th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/30/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A62 Wandilla on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 13th Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: Mention in Despatches Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette' No. 31089 (31 December 1918); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 61 (23 May 1919). |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'He rendered invaluable assistance in the consolidation and defensive organisation of the left flank during the operations on the night of 4th/5th February, 1917, north east of GUEUDECOURT. His conspicuous bravery under fire, and example, stimulated his men in the attack, and in their determination to consolidate, and if necessary, defend the position to the last man. He has always on previous occasions shown great bravery, and as Sergeant of the Bombing Platoon is one of the most valuable N.C.O.s in the Battalion. In the counter attack he fearlessly exposed himself in order to direct the fire of the rifle grenades. I strongly recommend him for the D.C.M.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 133 Date: |
Other details | Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |