| Regimental number | 2834 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Montague Estate, South Brisbane, Queensland |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Clerk |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 28 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs R Howitt, Hampstead Road, South Brisbane, Queensland |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 9th Battalion, 9th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/26/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A33 Ayrshire on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 9th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: joined unit at Tel el Kebir, Egypt, 7 January 1915. Proceeded from Alexandria to join the British Expeditionary Force, 28 March 1916; taken on strength, 9th Bn, in the field, 6 April 1916. Evacuated sick to England, 13 December 1916; rejoined 9th Bn in Belgium, 20 October 1917. Wounded in action, 13 May 1918. Commenced return to Australia on board 'Delta' from Devonport, 24 January 1919; disembarked, 7 March 1919; discharged, 16 May 1919. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 58 |
| Place of burial | Northern Suburbs Crematorium |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
