| Regimental number | 450 |
| Place of birth | Alberton Victoria |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Clerk |
| Address | 43 Cambridge Street, Leederville, Western Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Father, David Phillips, 43 Cambridge Street, Leederville, Western Australia |
| Previous military service | 86th Infantry |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | LSGT |
| Unit name | 44th Battalion, C Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/61/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A29 Suevic on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 44th Battalion |
| Promotions |
2nd Lieutenant Unit: INF44 Promotion date: Lieutenant Unit: INF44 Promotion date: |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'Leadership and fearlessness in attack on Green Line beyond Bethleem farm on 8 June 1917.' Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in commanding his platoon when his officer had been killed, holding on to an apparently impossible position, and consolidating it in face of a concentrated barrage. By his coolness and devotion he set a splendid example to his men.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 450 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Distinguished Conduct Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
