| Regimental number | 1987 |
| Place of birth | Grenfell New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Grenfell, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 25 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs A Maher, Grenfell, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 13th Battalion, 5th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/30/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A55 Kyarra on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Gunner |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 10th Field Artillery Brigade |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in searching a burning ammunition dump which was under heavy shell fire and exploding in every direction, for wounded comrades, one of whom he eventually found with five yards of the dump, and carried him to a place of safety. It seemed impossible for any one to approach the dump and live, so continuous and violent were the explosions. Sixteen of his party were killed and nine wounded by the first explosion, and he set a splendid example of devotion and courage.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 219 Date: Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. On the 5th April 1918 during the attack on our line opposite DERNANCOURT, this gunner displayed great courage and resource in attending to his wounded comrades, dressing their wounds and taking them to the Dressing Station along the shell swept streets of the Village of MILLENCOURT. Owing to his fine work all wounded men received good attention and safely reached the Station.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 185 Date: |
| Date of death | |
| Place of burial | Grenfell Cemetery |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
