| Regimental number | 321 |
| Place of birth | Bendigo, Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | c/o Mrs George, Bedford Street, Dockville, Port Adelaide, South Australia |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 23 |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Amelia Bertha Jones, c/o Mrs George, Bedford Street, Dockville, Port Adelaide, South Australia |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 43rd Battalion, B Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/60/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A19 Afric on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 43rd Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War Service: On 28 October1916 he was charged with being Absent without Leave from Lark Hill from 20 October till 6:30 am on 25 October. He forfeited five days pay. Proceeded overseas to France 15 November 1916. On 2 June 1917, he was charged with being absent without leave while on active service, and awarded two days Field Punishment No. 2. On 6 July he was sent to hospital sick, and rejoined the 43rd Battalion on 14 July. He was wounded in action (gun shot wound to the hand) on 2 August 1917. On 24 November 1917, he was charged with being out of bounds at 8:30 am, and with stating a falsehood to a warrant officer, and forfeited 7 days pay. He went to England on leave from 2 February 1918, and rejoined the 43rd Battalionon 23 February 1918 to 23 February 1918. He was charged with being absent without leave from 7:30 am on 15 February to 8 am 18 February 1918. Forfeited 6 days pay. He was absent without leave from 6 pm on 24 August 1918 to 9:30 pm 30 August 1918, and forfeited 35 days pay. Absent without leave 2:30 am 26 December 1918 to 13:00, 27 December 1918. Forfeits 8 days pay. Returned to Australia per H.T."Nestor" Medals: British War Medal; Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Place of burial | West Terrace Cemetery, Adelaide, South Australia |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
