| Regimental number | 467 |
| Date of birth | |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Teacher |
| Address | 62 Cargill Street, Victoria Park, Western Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 19 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Mabel Leaver, 62 Cargill Street, Victoria Park, Western Australia |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 28th Battalion, C Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/45/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A11 Ascanius on |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A36 on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 28th Battalion |
| Promotions |
2nd Lieutenant Unit: INF28 Promotion date: Lieutenant Unit: INF28 Promotion date: |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal 'Displayed great courage and endurance during attack N. of Flers.' Recommendation date: Military Cross Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'During the attack on German position, north of FLERS, on morning of 5th November, 1916, displayed great courage and endurance, both during and after the action. He displayed utter disregard for personal safety, going out after two enemy snipers, who were causing casualties amongst our men, and accounted for them. This was done under heavy shell fire.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 103 Date: Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He organized a bombing attack at a critical time and succeeded in gaining a lot of the enemy's trench. He set a fine example to his men. He was subsequently wounded.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 133 Date: |
| Other details | Medals: Military Cross, Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
