| Regimental number | 2421 |
| Place of birth | Newcastle New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Miner |
| Address | Pittstown, Wallsend, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 23 |
| Next of kin | Andrew Parkes, Pittstown, Wallsend, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 30th Battalion, 4th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/47/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A67 Orsova on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 30th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'East of YPRES at POLYGON WOOD on the morning of 28th September a counter-attack was made on our right front. Telephonic communications both forward and laterally were interrupted. This man acted a runner and showed the greatest coolness and courage. He kept me continually in touch with the front line and the Battalion on our flank, moving through the hostile barrage with utter disregard for his own personal safety. When daylight came he continued to carry on although exposed to enemy's view, and kept me in constant communication. During the whole operation he was always one of the first to volunteer for any dangerous mission, and his devotion to duty set a very fine example and is worthy of special recognition.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31 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
