| Regimental number | 12453 |
| Place of birth | Brisbane Queensland |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | Skew Street, Sherwood, Brisbane, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 23 |
| Next of kin | Father, S Best, Skew Street, Sherwood, Brisbane, Queensland |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Gunner |
| Unit name | Field Artillery Brigade 3, Reinforcement 15 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 13/31/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A71 Nestor on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | Australian Army Medical Corps |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Work near Ypres on 5,11 and 16 October 1917. Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Effective abroad (still overseas) |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. Whilst acting as N.C.O. in charge of INFERNO AMMUNITION DUMP (east of YPRES) on three occasions (5th October, 1917, 11th October, 1917 and 18th October, 1917), when enemy shells fell in the vicinity, his coolness in assisting to control the men was of the greatest value. Although several shells fell very close to the Dump he remained at his post thereby setting a fine example to all present.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 110 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Place of burial | Mt Thompson Crematorium |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
