| Regimental number | 202 |
| Place of birth | Ningin New South Wales |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Horse breaker |
| Address | Roma, Queensland |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 29 |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Violet Mary Peacock, c/o Police Department, West Maitland, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 42nd Battalion, A Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/59/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A30 Borda on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 41st Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'On 29th September, 1918, during operations South of BONY, an enemy machine gun was giving much trouble and had caused casualties to the members of Sergeants PEACOCK'S Platoon. This gun was situated on our left flank in rear of the trench we were occupying, and fired right down on our position. Sergeant PEACOCK locating this machine gun took a Lewis Gun, mounted it on the parapet although under direct fire of at least 5 enemy machine guns, brought fire to bear and put the hostile gun out of action. Later under cover of darkness, he crept forward and obtained identification of the enemy machine gunners. His courage and coolness undoubtedly saved his Platoon from further casualties.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 115 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
