Regimental number | 3098 |
Date of birth | |
Religion | Church of Christ |
Occupation | Salesman |
Address | Oakleigh, Victoria |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 24 |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs H Neilson, Oakleigh, Victoria |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 14th Battalion, 10th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/31/3 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A17 Port Lincoln on |
Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll) | Name does not appear on Nominal Roll |
Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He was in charge of a platoon during an enemy attack. Throughout the preliminary barrage he went about encouraging his men over 100 yards front. He met the attack by leading the platoon forward and drove it back, then, seeing one of the enemy hiding behind a hedge, this N.C.O. under heavy fire, rushed forward and captured him.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 15 Date: |
Other details | Medals: Distinguished Conduct Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Date of death |