| Regimental number | 3854 |
| Place of birth | Wasland, Sweden |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Sailor |
| Address | Geraldton, Western Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 30 |
| Height | 5' 7" |
| Weight | 140 lbs |
| Next of kin | Friend, Mrs Ivy Brady, 148 Wittenoom Street, East Perth, Western Australia |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Place of enlistment | Geraldton, Western Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 16th Battalion, 12th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/33/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A31 Ajana on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 16th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'This man took part in the charge on the HINDENBURG Line in front of REINCOURT on the morning of the 11th April 1917. When held up by the slow advance of the "Tank" supporting the attack he took his Lewis gun forward and opened fire on the enemy Machine Gun which was causing serious losses amongst our men and succeeded in so disconnecting the enemy that for the time being the effect of his fire was nullified. Subsequently when the objective was obtained he displayed great daring in advancing with his Lewis gun up enemy saps and scored many casualties amongst enemy bombers. He is recommended for distinction.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 169 Date: |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Admitted to Detention Barracks, Abbassia, 15 January 1916; discharged, 18 March 1916; total period of treatment for venereal disease: 64 days. Proceeded from Alexandria to join the British Expeditionary Force, 1 August 1916; disembarked Marseilles, 9 August 1916. Suffered shell shock, April 1917 (no further details). Awarded the Military Medal, 1917. Admitted to 7th Australian Field Ambulance, 14 May 1917 (deformed toe); transferred to 56th Casualty Clearing Station, 19 May 1917; to 6th General Hospital, Rouen, 23 May 1917; discharged to 4th Australian Division Base Depot, Etaples, 26 May 1917; transferred to England, 19 June 1917, and marched in to No 1 command Depot, Perham Downs (Permanent Base). Detached to 12th Training Bn, Codford, 27 June 1917. Admitted to 1st Australian Dermatological Hospital, Bulford, 16 April 1918; discharged, 14 June 1918; total period of treatment for venereal disease: 60 days. Marched in to 12th Training Bn, Codford, 14 June 1918; in to No 2 Command Depot, Weymouth, 30 November 1918. Commenced return to Australia on board 'Leicestershire', 9 December 1918; disembarked Fremantle, 15 January 1919; discharged, 3 March 1919. Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal Medals notation marked 'returned, 30/9/24'. |
| Miscellaneous details | Attestation form: 'Have you been convicted by the civil power?': Yes, fined 7/- for being under the unfluence of drink. |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
