| Regimental number | 182 |
| Place of birth | Wallaroo South Australia |
| Religion | Congregational |
| Occupation | Blacksmith |
| Address | Wallaroo, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 19 |
| Next of kin | Father, John Daniel Phillips, Charles Terrace, Wallaroo, South Australia |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Corporal |
| Unit name | 43rd Battalion, A Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/60/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A19 Afric on |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Meritorious Service Medal Recommendation date: |
| Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll) | Name does not appear on Nominal Roll |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Plaque in South Australian Garden of Remembrance |
| Medals |
Meritorious Service Medal 'For gallantry in action and continued devotion to duty throughout his service in FRANCE. On the 4th October, 1917, at ZONNEBEKE, this N.C.O. did excellent work in leading and directing carrying parties forward to the front line. Alone he went through extremely heavy shell fire and ascertained the requirements of the foremost lines. After so doing he lent invaluable assistance in leading and directing carrying parties. Throughout the operation Sergeant PHILLIPS showed an utter disregard of personal safety, and by his action and courage he set a fine example to his men.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 110 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Meritorious Service Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
