| Regimental number | 555 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Zwolle Holland |
| Religion | Salvation Army |
| Occupation | Clerk |
| Address | 1 Walker Street, Northcote, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 24 |
| Next of kin | Father, Col. Palstra, 69 Bourke Street, Melbourne, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Corporal |
| Unit name | 39th Battalion, B Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/56/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A11 Ascanius on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | Australian Flying Corps |
| Promotions |
2nd Lieutenant Unit: 39th Battalion Promotion date: Lieutenant Unit: 39th Battalion Promotion date:
Unit: 3rd Squadron, Australian Fying Corps |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Cross 'Great initiative and ability at Messines opn 7-9 June 1917.' |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He led his men with the greatest dash to the capture of an enemy strong point, setting a splendid example throughout. With the exception of the Commanding Officer of his battalion he was the only officer left when they were finally relieved.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 219 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Cross, British War Medal, Victory Medal |