| Regimental number | 6108 |
| Place of birth | Sydney New South Wales |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Engine driver |
| Address | Hampden Farm, Narromine, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 25 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Rachael Sheppherd, Clearview Street, Bowral, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 17th Battalion, 17th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/34/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A11 Ascanius on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lance Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 17th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal 'Work at Mont St. Quentin on 31 August 1918.' Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'Early in the attack on MONT ST. QUENTIN, near PERONNE, on 31st August 1918, this N.C.O. was wounded in the hand, but refused to hand over his gun which he continued to handle with splendid effect. Shortly afterwards, the pain of his wound, forced him to relinquish the gun to his No. 2, but he refused to retire, and went forward with his crew, directing their work. Later, he, single handed, rushed at some enemy in a post, killing two with his revolver, which caused the remaining four to surrender to him. He set a fine example of endurance and determination under very trying circumstances.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 115 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
