| Regimental number | 1644 |
| Place of birth | Yackandandah Victoria |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Kergunyah, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 30 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Sarah Marum, Kergunyah, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 22nd Battalion, 1st Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/39/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A35 Berrima on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 22nd Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal 'Work at Zonnebeke on 4 October 1917.' Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For most conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. At ZONNEBEKE on 4th October, 1917, this man was in the leading wave of assault. The enemy was encourntered in strength immediately after jumping off owing to our having anticipated his attack. This man at once emplaced his gun and opened heavy fire breaking their formations and enabling our lines to advance without check. His action undoubtedly facilitated the advance and caused the enemy considerable losses. On reaching his objective he showed great self-reliance in selecting a position where he could pursue the enemy by fire and again inflicted casualties on parties who were retiring. Later, when the men were physically exhausted, he continued on duty without rest and set a splendid example to all with whom he came in contact.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 76 Date: |
| Other details | Medals: 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
