| Regimental number | 2111 |
| Place of birth | Truro, South Australia |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | c/o Mrs A Hodgson, 77 George Street, Thebarton, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 24 |
| Height | 5' 9.5" |
| Weight | 149 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Annie Mary Bartsch, c/o Mrs A Hodgson, 77 George Street, Thebarton, South Australia |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Adelaide, South Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 27th Battalion, 3rd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/44/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board RMS Morea on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | 2nd Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 27th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Italian Bronze Medal Recommendation date: Distinguished Conduct Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty when, finding a gap in the line caused by shell fire, he proceeded to it to get men into position to fill it. On his way he encountered an enemy post, which he tackled single handed, killing seven men. He then arranged for the closing of the gap'.
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 23 Date: |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
