| Regimental number | 2460 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Butcher |
| Address | Granville, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 18 |
| Next of kin | Father, John Long, South Street, Granville, New South Wales |
| Previous military service | 20th Infantry |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | February 1917 Reinforcements, Imperial Camel Corps |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 11/14/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board RMS Morea on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 14th Light Horse Regiment |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For gallantry and initiative between Tabsor and Tul Keram, on 19 September, 1918. After returning from a screen sent to draw the enemy's fire, he came into contact with an enemy convoy. Along with another man, he charged the convoy and escort under fire, capturing the convoy with its escort complete, taking three officers and ten other ranks.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 42 Date: |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
