| Regimental number | 2165 |
| Place of birth | Newport England |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Miner |
| Address | Ingham, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 35 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs, Whilemina Johnson, 8 Salop Manor Road, Edgemond, Newport, England |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 9th Battalion, 6th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/26/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A63 Karoola on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 9th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal 'Work at Auger Wood on 11 August 1918.' Recommendation date: Bar to Military Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal Bar to Military Medal 'At AUGER WOOD on the 11th August 1918 during the counter attack by the enemy, this N.C.O. displayed great ability in handling his Lewis Gun Section. After his crew had become casualties he advanced to the attack firing his gun from the hip. He succeeded in killing 1 N.C.O. and 5 other ranks during this encounter. All the time this action was in progress this N.C.O. was under terrific machine gun fire. Throughout the whole of the operations on the 10th and 11th August the conduct of this N.C.O. was an example of fine soldierly qualities coupled with marked ability.'
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| Other details | Medals: Military Medal & Bar, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
