Regimental number | 2285 |
Place of birth | Sydney New South Wales |
Religion | Roman Catholic |
Occupation | Coal lumper |
Address | 45 Kent Street, Millers Point, Millers Point,, Sydney, New South Wales |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 22 |
Next of kin | Mother |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 18th Battalion, 4th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/35/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A8 Argyllshire on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 18th Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: Distinguished Conduct Medal Recommendation date: Distinguished Conduct Medal Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty on 9 August 1918. In the advance on Rainecourt he was on the left flank of the battalion, which was unprotected and exposed to fire from a strong post about 80 yards off. He and five men crawled within bombing range and then rushed in, capturing one officer, twenty nine other ranks, one anti tank gun, two heavy machine guns, and a Lewis gun. His prompt and fearless action was of the greatest value to the advance on that flank.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 67 Date: Military Medal 'In the attack on the morning of 19th instant near MORLANCOURT, after all the officers of the Company but one had been killed or wounded, a machine gun position was captured by a party led by this N.C.O. At this time the left flank was in the air. This N.C.O. took the captured gun out in front and covered the flank until the position was consolidated and the flank connected. Later in the day he came to the assistance of an officer and a N.C.O. who where mopping up a post which had been missed. He displayed great coolness and leadership of a high order.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 23 Date: |
Date of death | |
Place of burial | Rookwood Necropolis |