| Regimental number | 967 |
| Place of birth | Walgett New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Coolah, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 30 |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs H Mathias, Coolah, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 33rd Battalion, C Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/50/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A74 Marathon on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 33rd Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Distinguished Conduct Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Effective abroad (still overseas) |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Plaque in New South Wales Garden of Remembrance |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. In action he has proved himself a fearless fighter and a capable and courageous leader. The good influence of his example of devotion to duty and his strong personality is conspicuous in the high esteem in which he is held by his comrades of all ranks. He has been a most successful instructor in bayonet fighting.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31 Date: Military Medal Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No 109 Date: Bar to DCM 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. In advancing through a wood this warrant officer with four men captured three enemy strong points, killing three and taking sixteen prisoners. Although cut off from the rest of the company by dense fog, he went on with great dash, and rushed a field gun which was firing over open sights, capturing the gun, killing two gunners and taking two prisoners. His leadership and initiative in the attack and his energy in consolidating were an inspiration to all ranks.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 36 Date: Military Medal Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 109 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Distinguished Conduct Medal & Bar, Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal After the War he returned to Coolah and became a Soldier Settler on the Oban Estate at Coolah. |
| Date of death |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
