| Regimental number | 960 |
| Place of birth | Melbourne Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Cutter |
| Address | Morphett Terrace, Ascot Vale, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 23 |
| Next of kin | Father, E Paton, Morphett Terrace, Ascot Vale, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 18th Battalion, C Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/35/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board Transport A40 Ceramic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 18th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: Mention in Despatches Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette' No. 31448 (11 July 1919); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 124 (30 October 1919). Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For gallantry and devotion to duty during the advance near RAINECOURT, East of AMIENS on 9th August 1918. After his officers had become casualties, he took charge and led his company to their objective. He personally superintended the consolidation, going from post to post under heavy machine gun fire. Although himself wounded, he refused to go away until the position had been consolidated and he had forwarded a report to Headquarters.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 109 Date: |
| Other details | Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
