| Regimental number | 3202 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Richmond, Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Port Albert, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 29 |
| Next of kin | Cousin, Mrs Rubina Charlotte Gordon Harris, 16 York Street, Brighton, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 58th Battalion, 8th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/75/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A7 Medic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 58th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during operations N.E. of Bellicourt between 29th September and 1st October 1918. When in command of his Lewis Gun team he and his team went over the parapet to a place in No Man's Land under heavy hostile machine gun fire, and gave covering fire to the Company on his right who were advancing. Three of his men were badly wounded but yet he carried on. Just at that time the enemy were observed to be bringing up light field guns by the aid of horses. He quickly got to work on them and accounted for four of the horses and eventually dispersed the gunners. By his act he enabled the advancing troops to get to their objectives with very few casualties. He showed fine soldierly qualities and inspired confidence by his cheerfulness and total disregard of danger. It was chiefly owing to his efforts that the advance was made a complete success.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 109 Date: |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Embarked Melbourne, 16 December 1916; disembarked Plymouth, 18 February 1917, and marched in to 15th Training Bn, Hurdcott. Proceeded overseas to France, 14 May 1917; taken on strength, 58th Bn, 28 May 1917. To hospital sick, 28 May 1917; transferred to 5th General Hospital, Rouen, 30 July 1917. Rejoined unit in the field, 18 August 1917. Wounded in action, 25 September 1917; admitted to 5th General Hospital, Rouen, 27 September 1917 (gunshot wound, mild, right shoulder). Transferred to England, 7 October 1917; admitted to 5th Southern General Hospital, Portsmouth, 9 October 1917. Released from hospital, and granted furlough, 7 December 1917, to report to No. 2 Convalescent Depot, Hurdcott, 21 December 1917. Marched in to Overseas Training Brigade, Long Deverill, 2 February 1918. Proceeded overseas to France via Southampton, 21 February 1918; rejoined unit in the field, 27 February 1918. Awarded the Military Medal, 1 November 1918. Selected for return to Australia, 24 May 1919; marched out to England, 30 May 1919. Embarked at Devonport on 'Bakara', 24 July 1919; disembarked Australia, 27 September 1919; discharged, 4 November 1919. Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 84 |
| Place of burial | Templestowe Cemetery, Victoria |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
