| Regimental number | 1741 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | 24 Powlett Street, Yarraville, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 18 |
| Next of kin | Margaret McLeod, 24 Powlett Street, Yarraville, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 21st Battalion, 2nd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/38/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A64 Demosthenes on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 24th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry as a Lewis Gunner during the capture of the enemy trenches near Bullecourt in maintaining his gun in action at a block on the right flank after the rest of the crew had become casualties.' Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry as a Lewis Gunner during the capture of the enemy trenches near BULLECOURT on 3rd May 1917 in maintaining his gun in action at a block on the right flank after the rest of the crew had become casualties. His action was of great importance at a critical period.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 189 Date: |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
