| Regimental number | 933 |
| Place of birth | Horsham Victoria |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Carpenter |
| Address | Nhill, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 23 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Jane Meredith, Sloss Street, Horsham, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 38th Battalion, C Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/55/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A54 Runic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 38th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'On 12th October 1917, East of YPRES, he displayed conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in action . This N.C.O. was in charge of a Lewis Gun team in the advance. The enemy Machine Gun fire from a Pill-box was intense, but by skilful use of his gun, he managed to beat down the fire and with great courage and ability, he led his team forward to the most advanced position. His cheerfulness and courage had a great effect on the remainder of his crew.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 95 Date: MM Bar Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 115 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal & Bar, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
