Regimental number | 322 |
Place of birth | Footscray Victoria |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Miner |
Address | Lane Street, Broken Hill, New South Wales |
Marital status | Married |
Age at embarkation | 35 |
Next of kin | Wife, Mrs W.A. Mason, Lane Street, Broken Hill, New South Wales |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 3rd Light Horse Regiment, B Squadron |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/8/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A17 Port Lincoln on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Squadron Quartermaster Sergeant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 3rd Light Horse Regiment |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Unspecified Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and resource between the 26th May and the 28th June, 1915, near Gaba Tepe (Dardanelles), during the mining operations. He invariably performed exceptionally good work, and exhibited a complete disregard of danger. He took a leading part in loading and tamping numerous mines, and was always ready to undertake any work, however hazardous. He gave a splendid example of courage and devotion to duty.'
Source: 'London Gazette' No. 8855 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli Medals: Distinguished Conduct Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Date of death | |
Age at death | 58 |
Place of burial | Deniliquin Cemetery, New South Wales |