| Regimental number | 32488 |
| Place of birth | Gawler South Australia |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Mill hand |
| Address | 169 Patton Street, South Broken Hill, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 28 |
| Next of kin | Friend, Mrs R F Harvey, 169 Patton Street, South Broken Hill, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Driver |
| Unit name | Field Artillery Brigade 6, Reinforcement 13 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 13/34/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board RMS Osterley on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Driver |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 5th Field Artillery Brigade |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal 'Work at Villers Bretonneux on 5-6 August 1918.' Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'On the night 5th/6th August at VILLERS BRETONNEUX, near AMIENS, this soldier was lead driver of a horse team in a G.S. wagon carrying stores to the battle position of his battery, when they were caught by a heavy barrage in the town. A shell exploding near them blew portion of a wall over on the teams and wagon, rendering the wheel driver insensible and wounding every horse in the team. Although the wagon pole was broken, this man unassisted repaired the damage and delivered the stores to his battery. He showed great courage and devotion to duty.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 61 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
