| Regimental number | 2402 |
| Place of birth | Featherstone, New Zealand |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Carpenter |
| Address | 36 Collins Street, North Sydney, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Widower |
| Age at embarkation | 28 |
| Next of kin | So, F W Johnson, 36 Collins Street, North Sydney, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Liverpool, New South Wales |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 17th Battalion, 5th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/34/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A32 Themistocles on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 2nd Trench Mortar Battery |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Italian Bronze Medal Recommendation date: Distinguished Conduct Medal (Altered to Military Medal ) Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'This N.C.O. whilst in charge of his mortar at MORLANCOURT near ALBERT on night of 18th/19th May, 1918 served his mortar under heavy Machine Gun fire and shell fire, in which he had to frequently expose himself to observe the shooting. His fine disregard to personal danger and skilful handling of his mortar enabled him to silence an enemy strong point and contributed to the success of our attack. Under heavy shell fire he subsequently mounted his mortar on S.O.S. lines to cover our advanced positions. This N.C.O. has previously done excellent work, notably at HANGARD.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 23 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal, Military Medal. |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
