| Regimental number | 497 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Epping, New South Wales |
| School | Epping Public School, New South Wales |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Tram-driver |
| Address | Essex Street, Epping, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Widower |
| Age at embarkation | 26 |
| Next of kin | Father, F Midson, Essex Street, Epping, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 36th Battalion, Machine Gun Section |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/53/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A72 Beltana on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 33rd Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous courage and devotion to duty during operations against enemy position south of the SOMME east of HAMEL, on 8th August, 1918. Although separated from his platoon owing to the dense fog, he successfully led his section through ACCROCHE WOOD. He rushed two machine gun posts, capturing the two guns and 12 men. With his section he captured altogether 32 men. Throughout the advance he displayed courage and leadership of a high order, and greatly inspired his comrades.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 61 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 55 |
| Place of burial | Field of Mars Cemetery, Ryde, New South Wales |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
