| Regimental number | 2090 |
| Place of birth | Cressy Tas |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Engine driver |
| Address | 274 Park Street, South Melbourne, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 30 |
| Next of kin | Sister, Mrs Emily Wilson, King Street, Campbelltown, Tasmania |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 38th Battalion, 3rd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/55/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A9 Shropshire on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 38th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty near Clery, in the attack of 31 August, 1918. When his officer became a casualty he reorganized the platoon, which had lost direction, and led it forward under heavy fire. Just before reaching the objective he met a party of twenty five of the enemy. Single handed he rushed them with a bayonet, killing two, one of whom was a major, and making the remainder surrender.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 35 Date: Military Medal 'On the 7th/8th and 9th June, 1917, during operations south east of MESSINES for his great coolness and courage whilst under heavy fire. During the attack he used his rifle and bayonet with great skill. On one occasion he bayoneted one of the enemy who had him covered with his revolver, and on another occasion he attacked two of the enemy shooting one and bayoneting the other. He displayed great cheerfulness, and encouraged his comrades under very trying circumstances, setting a splendid example to the members in the first wave.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 219 Date: |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
