| Regimental number | 2487 |
| Place of birth | Melbourne Vic |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Fisherman |
| Address | 14 Laurence Street, Middle Brighton, Victoria |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 29 |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Annie Holloway, 14 Laurence Street, Middle Brighton, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 24th Battalion, 5th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/41/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT RMS Osterley on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 24th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Distinguished Conduct Medal Work at Mont St.Quentin on September 1918. Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and coolness on the 1 September 1918, during the attack on Mont St. Quentin. When the leading platoon was advancing a shell landed among the party, killing the commander and burying nine others. He at once took charge, rallied the men in the vicinity, dug out the buried men and reorganized the remainder.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 35 Date: |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
