| Regimental number | 5131 |
| Place of birth | Melbourne Victoria |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Quarryman |
| Address | 8 Darling Street, North Footscray, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Father, B Johnson, Darling Street, North Footscray, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 14th Battalion, 16th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/31/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A68 Anchises on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 14th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty at VAIRE WOOD, south east of CORBIE on 4th July, 1918. When an enemy machine gun and occupied dugouts were encountered on the edge of the wood he organised and smartly led a bombing party against the position, killing 6 and capturing 2 of the enemy. The position thus falling into our hands. He set a fine example throughout showing no mean powers of leadership and initiative.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 23 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
