Regimental number | 589 |
Place of birth | Sandy Creek South Australia |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Labourer |
Address | Willaston, Gawler, South Australia |
Marital status | Married |
Age at embarkation | 24 |
Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Ivy Doris Hill, Willaston, Gawler, South Australia |
Enlistment date | |
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 27th Battalion, C Company |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/44/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A2 Geelong on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 2nd Pioneer Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Cross By great courage, leadership and initiative undoubtly saved a very serious situation and checked enemy's advance. Splendid example to men. Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Other details |
Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Date of death | |
Age at death | 71 |
Place of burial | Willaston Cemetery, Gawler, South Australia |