| Regimental number | 6127 |
| Place of birth | Charleville Queensland |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Fencer |
| Address | St Joseph's Convent, Clermont, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 18 |
| Next of kin | Sister, Miss Jean Douglas McCaffrey, St Joseph's Convent, Clermont, Queensland |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 26th Battalion, 17th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/43/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A75 Marathon on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 26th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'During the attack East of VILLERS BRETONNEUX near AMIENS, on August 8th 1918, when his platoon was held up by an enemy post, this man went forward alone and bombed the post. He then rushed it, killing the garrison of three and capturing the gun. Moving along the trench he was mainly instrumental in capturing fifteen prisoners. On another occasion, when the rest of his section had become casualties, he took the Lewis Gun forward and used it freely against the enemy, enabling the line to advance in that locality.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 61 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
