| Regimental number | 648 |
| Place of birth | Tweed Heads New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Horse trainer |
| Address | Rockhampton, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 25 |
| Next of kin | Sister, Mrs Crothers, Kuranda via Cairns, Queensland |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | Machine Gun Company 14, Reinforcement 11 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 24/19/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A11 Ascanius on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 5th Machine Gun Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'This man was a Section runner in the operations before PERONNE commencing on 1st September 1918, and on numerous occasions, particularly on 2nd September, he carried important despatches to and from a forward Section. He carried this work out coolly and well, and disregarded the risks he ran from the heavy shell and machine gun fire of the enemy. When the men were without rations, and unable to leave their guns, this runner went through heavy fire and obtained supplies for the whole Section. His courage, devotion to duty and cheerfulness deserve special recognition.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 115 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
