Regimental number | 872 |
Place of birth | South Melbourne Vic |
Religion | Presbyterian |
Occupation | Labourer |
Address | 57 Stead Street, South Melbourne, Victoria |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 23 |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs. A. Hickson, 57 Stead Street, South Melbourne, Victoria |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 31st Battalion, D Company |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/48/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A62 Wandilla on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 31st Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'On the 9th August 1918 near VAUVILLERS this man did wonderful work as a stretcher bearer. His Company was being exposed during the day, to heavy shell and Machine Gun fire and it became necessary to take risks in order to rescue the wounded. He showed an absolute disregard for his own personal safety and refused to stop working until the last of the wounded had been removed to the rear, thus setting a splendid example to his comrades.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 61 Date: |