| Regimental number | 948 |
| Place of birth | Adelaide South Australia |
| Religion | Baptist |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | Norton's Summit, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 26 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs. Jane Kermode, Norton's Summit, South Australia |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 3rd Light Horse Regiment, 5th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/8/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A59 Botanist on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 15th Light Horse Regiment |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Refers 19 April 1917. Recommendation date: Mention in Despatches Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette', No. 30474 12 January 1918); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 75 (17 June 1919). |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in command of a Lewis gun team. He showed great judgment and courage, when isolated and under heavy shell fire, in covering the withdrawal of two companies.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 110 Date: Military Medal Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 19 Date: |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
