| Regimental number | 736 |
| Place of birth | Sydney New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Fitter |
| Address | 46 Railway Street, Petersham, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Mary Murray, 46 Railway Street, Petersham, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 18th Battalion, B Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/35/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board Transport A40 Ceramic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 18th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Cross *'Work near Rainecourt on 8 August 1918.' Recommendation date: * Victoria Cross Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during the aadvance, on the 9th August, 1918, towards Rainecourt, when, although wounded, and the only officer left in the company, he continued to lead it towards the objective, and, in spite of great pain, personally superintended the consolidation of the position, moving under heavy machine gun fire, from post to post. He refused to retire until ordered to do so.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 61 Date: |
| Other details | Medals: Military Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |