| Regimental number | 2893 |
| Place of birth | Dandenong Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Grocer |
| Address | Dandenong, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 23 |
| Next of kin | Father, W Master, Kirkham Road, Dandenong, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 8th Battalion, 9th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/25/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board SS Makarini on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 8th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'Work at Herleville Wood on 23 August 1918.' Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty at Herbville Wood on 23 August 1918. He took charge of the platoon when his officer became a casualty, and getting them into a suitable position, charged with the bayonet, getting into the wood and capturing forty prisoners and three machine guns. Later he bombed his way alone 200 yards up a trench, killing six of the enemy, and clearing the way for his platoon to advance over the top.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 67 Date: |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
