Regimental number | 3907 |
Place of birth | Chatsworth New South Wales |
Religion | Presbyterian |
Occupation | Labourer |
Address | Rucca Creek, Coffs Harbour, New South Wales |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 30 |
Next of kin | ..., Mrs W H Amps, Rucca Creek, Coffs Harbour, New South Wales |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 18th Battalion, 9th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/35/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A54 Runic on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 18th Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'On September 20th 1917 near WESTHOEK this N.C.O. fought his Lewis Gun after the remainder of his crew had become casualties. On reaching the final objective he was posted well in advance to cover the consolidation. Here again, all but himself became casualties. he remained in position and inflicted heavy casualties on the enemy until relieved. On relief he organised a crew for his gun and commanded it during the whole action.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Date of death |