| Regimental number | 25 |
| Place of birth | Coburg Vic |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Butcher |
| Address | 43 Station Street, Moreland, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs E Mary Hatton, 43 Station Street, Moreland, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Corporal |
| Unit name | Mobile Veterinary Section 2 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 27/2/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A41 Bakara on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Staff Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | Australian Army Veterinary Corps |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
MSM 'Devotion to duty in Egypt, Suez Canal and France.' Mention in Despatches Awarded, and gazetted, 'London Gazette', second Supplement, No. 30448 (28 December 1917); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 57 (18 April 1918). |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Meritorious Service Medal 'During the period September,November, 1917, when the Division was in the front line, the work of the unit was particularly difficult and arduous. He was untiring in his efforts to overcome difficulties doing the work of several and encouraging by his example the severely taxed men under him. His devotion to duty has been marked throughout. He enlisted 9th October, 1914.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 110 Date: |
| Other details | Medals: Meritorious Service 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
