| Regimental number | 3839 |
| Place of birth | Broomehill Western Australia |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | Broomehill, Western Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 31 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Jane Heron, 97 Worthing Street, Beverley Road, Hull, England |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 28th Battalion, 9th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/45/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A28 Miltiades on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | Australian Flying Corps |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Embarked from Australia, 12 December1916. Taken on strength, 51st Bn, France, 2 April 1916; detached to 13th Light Trench Mortar Battery, 22 July 1916. Accidentally injured, abrasions to knee, 11 April 1917 (soldier not to blame); to 14th General Hospital, Boulogne, 16 April 1917; rejoined unit, 16 June 1917. Wounded in action, 4 September 1917 (gun shot wound, side); transferred to England, 29 September 1917, and admitted to Temporary Hospital, Torquay. Granted furlough from 14 November 1917; to report to No 1 Command Depot, Sutton Veny. Taken on strength, Australian Flying Corps Training Depot, Wendover, as 2nd Air Mechanic, 17 December 1917. Appointed 1st Air Mechanic and taken on strength, 8th Training Squadron, AFC, 1 May 1918. Commenced return to Australia, 6 May 1919; disembarked in Australia, 9 June 1919; discharged, 24 July 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
