| Regimental number | 523 |
| Place of birth | Delamere South Australia |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Delamere, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 20 |
| Next of kin | Brother, Alexander Mitchell, Delamere, South Australia |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 43rd Battalion, Machine Gun Section |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/60/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A19 Afric on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 43rd Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Distinguished Conduct Medal Refers 1 September 1918. Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For great gallantry and devotion to duty. On 1 September, 1918, west of Haut Allaines, his company shortly after moving forward to the attack, encountered resistance from the enemy. Single handed he immediately rushed forward in face of heavy enemy rifle fire, and shot or bayoneted four of the enemy the remainder fleeing.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 42 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Distinguished Conduct Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal Died as a result of an accident. |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 45 |
| Place of burial | Angaston Cemetery, South Australia |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
