Regimental number | 516 |
Place of birth | Sydney New South Wales |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Traveller |
Address | 2 Dine Street, Randwick, New South Wales |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 20 |
Next of kin | Mrs M Heaps, 2 Dine Street, Randwick, New South Wales |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Driver |
Unit name | Field Artillery Brigade 1, Brigade Ammunition Column |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 13/29/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board Transport A8 Argyllshire on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 1st Field Artillery Brigade |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'For excellent leadership displayed during operations at WESTHOEK on the 1st, 2nd and 3rd October, 1917 during supply of ammunition to the Battery well forward. The roads were continually under heavy fire and although men and horses were hit these N.C.O.s [HEAPS, 562 R.G. CLARKE and 540 F. CATER] continued to guide their parties day and night in order that the Battery could be maintained in action. They showed a disregard for personal safety and remained in danger area until the last man of the respective party was safely away before themselves getting clear.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31 Date: |
Date of death | |
Place of burial | Woronora Cemetery |