| Regimental number | 1219 |
| Place of birth | Morwell Victoria |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Sawyer |
| Address | Boisdale, Victoria |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 34 |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Mary Knight, Boisdale, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 37th Battalion, D Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/54/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A34 Persic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 37th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'On 4th October 1917, East of YPRES, he displayed conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in action. He acted as a stretcher bearer during the whole of the 4th and 5th October and his perseverance and devotion in carrying wounded under heavy shell fire and through difficult country were an inspiration to other stretcher bearers. he was absolutely regardless of his own personal safety and showed courage of a high order.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 95 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Place of burial | Maffra Cemetery |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
