| Regimental number | 5170 |
| Place of birth | Corinella Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Fisherman |
| Address | Corinella, Western Port Bay, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 20 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs L Palmer, 20 Carroll Street, North Melbourne, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 5th Battalion, 16th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/22/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A23 Suffolk on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 59th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and leadership prior to and during a raid near VILLE SUR ANCRE on 23rd June 1918. He made a personal reconnaissance prior to the raid and brought back valuable information. By his cool demeanour, initiative and disregard of personal danger, he set a fine example to the remainder of the party and was largely instrumental in the success of the raid. When it was reported that his Officer could not be found after the party had left the Trench he immediately volunteered and went back to search for him. His action and conduct throughout are deserving of the highest praise.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 23 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
