| Regimental number | 2873 |
| Place of birth | Geelong, Victoria |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Clerk |
| Address | 74 Lilydale Grove, Auburn, Victoria |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 26 |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Clarice Longhurst Birdsey, 74 Lilydale Grove, Auburn, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Acting Sergeant |
| Unit name | 29th Battalion, 6th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/46/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A14 Euripides on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 32nd Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'At SAILLY-le-SEC in April when acting as Platoon Sergeant his Officer was wounded and although himself badly shaken by Shell fire he took charge of the Platoon. He was wounded at this stage but carried on, re-organised the Platoon and dug in a new position under heavy artillery fire. At MORLANCOURT on 28th/29th July 1918 and at VAUVILLERS ON 8th/9th August 1918 after being promoted to his present rank he greatly assisted his O.C. in re-organising the Company after these engagements and in guiding the Company in the advance. In crossing the SOMME CANAL later his wonderful dash and energy was a splendid example to the remainder of the Company. This N.C.O. has been with this Company in all the actions during the period and in every case has proved himself a brave and fearless leader.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 75 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
