| Regimental number | 2688 |
| Place of birth | Brisbane Queensland |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Electrician |
| Address | Carl Street, Eagle Junction, Brisbane, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 19 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Kathleen Knipe, Carl Street, Eagle Junction, Brisbane, Queensland |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 52nd Battalion, 6th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/69/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 52nd Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'This Signaller displayed great bravery and devotion to duty as a linesman during the recent operations at ZONNEBEKE on 26th September, 1917. By means of his services, and his untiring energy, communications by telephone were maintained between Battalion and Brigade Headquarters. He exhibited fearless courage on several occasions when repairing telephone lines under heavy shell fire.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Place of burial | Hemmant Cemetery |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
