| Regimental number | 602 |
| Place of birth | Southport England |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Storeman |
| Address | Swan Street, Sth Fremantle, Western Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Mary Miller, 11 St Lakes Road, Southport, England |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 44th Battalion, C Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/61/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A29 Suevic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 44th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Distinguished Conduct Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. This man was one of a party of one officer and seventeen other ranks sent out to reconnoitre a position to be occupied by the battalion. He was one of only five who were not casualties, and he guided the units of the battalion successfully to the different places they were to occupy, performing his duty with courage and composure in spite of heavy enemy fire of all descriptions. Later, when carrying a message over ground swept by machine gun fire, he was hit in the chest, but refused to delay to receive medical aid, and staggered on till he successfully delivered his message, and then collapsed. His courage and endurance were worthy of the highest praise, no less than his determined devotion to duty.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31 Date: |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
