| Regimental number | 5381 |
| Place of birth | Sydney New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Burpengary, North Coast Line, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 24 |
| Next of kin | Friend, Mrs E J Turnbull, Caboolture, Queensland |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 9th Battalion, 17th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/26/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT SS Hawkes Bay on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 9th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For most conspicuous gallantry and determination. At Villeret, on 18 September, 1918, he twice led his section at enemy strong points, which were holding up the advance. He worked his gun to a flank, and, bringing fire to bear on the strong point, killed four of the enemy and took ten prisoners. Later, he led a charge against an enemy machine gun, firing his gun from the hip, and captured it, with seven prisoners. He did fine work.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 20 Date: Military Medal Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 109 Date: |