Regimental number | 2239 |
Place of birth | Sydney New South Wales |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Glass blower |
Address | White Street, Leichhardt, New South Wales |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 28 |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs M A Dehon, White Street, Leichhardt, New South Wales |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 2nd Battalion, 6th Reinforcement |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT Karoola on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 2nd Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Distinguished Conduct Medal '(Hermies 9 April 1917) Gallant conduct under heavy fire.' Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He dashed forward alone, and destroyed an enemy machine gun which was holding up the advance.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 169 Date: |