| Regimental number | 5407 |
| Place of birth | Adelaide, South Australia |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Hat blocker |
| Address | 79 Grattan Street, Carlton, Victoria |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 31.6 |
| Height | 5' 4.75" |
| Weight | 115 lbs |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Minna L Moore, 79 Grattan Street, Carlton, Victoria |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Place of enlistment | Melbourne, Victoria |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 23rd Battalion, 14th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/40/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A28 Miltiades on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 23rd Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'Work at Herleville on 18 August 1918.' Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. Assuming command of the platoon when his officer became a casualty he led it forward in the face of heavy shell and machine gun fire, capturing six prisoners, one machine gun and killing a number of the enemy. Later, while establishing a block in a trench, he went forward alone and met a hostile bombing party, killing two and driving off the rest. He showed a dash and resource under trying conditions.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 36 Date: |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Miltiades', 19 June 1919; disembarked Melbourne, 5 August 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Adelaide, 21 September 1919. Medals: Distinguished Conduct Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 75 |
| Place of burial | North Brighton Cemetery, Adelaide, South Australia |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, MOORE Arthur Albert |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
