Regimental number | 3317 |
Place of birth | Brisbane Queensland |
Religion | Methodist |
Occupation | Grocer |
Address | South Brisbane, Queensland |
Marital status | Married |
Age at embarkation | 28 |
Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Elizabeth Jane Jones, Gladstone Road, South Brisbane, Queensland |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 42nd Battalion, 8th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/59/3 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A20 Hororata on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
Unit from Nominal Roll | Anzac Provost Corps |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry at DERNANCOURT South West of ALBERT on 5th April 1918. He did splendid work as a Linesman assisting throughout the day in effecting numerous repairs to the line. He displayed great courage and fearlessly carried out his duties under very heavy shell and Machine Gun fire. His actions under the most trying circumstances were most inspiring to others.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 185 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |