| Regimental number | 2892 |
| Place of birth | Sydney New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Salesman |
| Address | 2 Hopetoun Street, Petersham, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 27 |
| Next of kin | Sister, Miss Veronica Jeffes, 2 Hopetoun Street, Petersham, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 5th Field Ambulance |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A31 Ajana on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Staff Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 5th Field Ambulance |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Mention in Despatches Awarded, and gazetted, 'London Gazette', second Supplement, No. 30448 (28 December 1917); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 57 (18 April 1918). |
| Fate | Effective abroad (still overseas) |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'This N.C.O. at BELLEWAARDE RIDGE North East of HOOGE on 20th September, 1917 was in charge of stretcher bearers. The bearer post was being heavily shelled and several bearers were wounded. He dashed out brought in one of the wounded bearers to safety and stood in the open under heavy fire directing his squads to cover. His gallantry and coolness undoubtedly saved the lives of many men. On many occasions during the day this N.C.O. displayed the same qualitied of coolness and courage.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31 Date: |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
