| Regimental number | 851 |
| Place of birth | Shilbottle England |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Miner |
| Address | Deakon Street, Kurri Kurri, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 30 |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Jane Ellen Mills, Deakon Street, Kurri Kurri, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 35th Battalion, C Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/52/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A24 Benalla on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lance Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 35th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Meritorious Service Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For continuous good service. This Non Commissioned Officer, came to France with his Battalion as a Private, and has been twice wounded. In all the operations in which he has taken part he has been especially noticed for his coolness and determination. During the past eight months he has been acting in the capacity of Company Lewis Gun Non Commissioned Officer, and his work at all times has been most satisfactory. He has taken part in the following operations; MESSINES, VILLERS-BRETONNEUX, MORLANCOURT, ACCROCHE WOOD, BRAY-sur-SOMME, CURLU, and HINDENBURG Line.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 135 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
