| Regimental number | 6052 |
| Place of birth | Camperdown, Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Boundary rider |
| Address | Cr Timor and Gibson Streets, Warrnambool, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs E Lovekin, off Ryot Street, Warrnambool, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 14th Battalion, 19th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/31/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A28 Miltiades on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 14th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Unspecified Recommendation date: Military Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Photo: Ian Marr |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous bravery on the night of 10th,11th April 1917 in the HINDENBURG LINE. When the supply of Bombs was expended he volunteered and went out under heavy Machine Gun fire and collected Bombs from dead men and brought them in. His coolness and courage enabled the line to be held for a considerable time.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 169 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 72 |
| Place of burial | Colac Cemetery, Victoria |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
