| Regimental number | 5652 |
| Place of birth | London England |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Furniture dealer |
| Address | 48 Davidson Street, Richmond, Victoria |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 31 |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Caroline J Meyer, 48 Davidson Street, Richmond, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 21st Battalion, 15th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/38/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A9 Shropshire on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lance Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 24th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'During the attack on MONTBREHAIN, east of PERONNE, on 5th October, 1918, this N.C.O. led his Lewis machine gun section forward with dash and skill. Taking advantage of all protection offered he was able to greatly minimise casualties. on arrival at his objective he found that an enemy strong post was barring the way. moving out alone although continually fired at, he brought effective fire to bear on this post and killed the gun crew. Continuing his advance he again successfully dealt with determined enemy resistance, and took 24 prisoners. having established his post, he obtained liaison with the troops on both flanks and then, throughout the day, maintained effective fire on enemy targets, inflicting many casualties.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 119 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
