| Regimental number | 1718 |
| Place of birth | Wardell New South Wales |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Cordial maker |
| Address | Ballina, Richmond River, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 26 |
| Next of kin | Father, Mr Alfred Ernest Phiipps, Ballina, Richmond River, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 53rd Battalion, 2nd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/70/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lance Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 53rd Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal (altered from Distinguished Conduct Medal) Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during the advance near MORLANCOURT 29th July 1918. While in charge of a Lewis Gun this N.C.O. displayed great initiative and resource in bringing his gun into action, firing from the hip at a party of the enemy trying to escape, killing many and capturing the remainder. Later he did excellent work during the mopping up of enemy first line, capturing a machine gun and bayoneting the crew. His splendid spirit inspired the men to great efforts and undoubtedly went far towards making the operation so successful.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 36 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Place of burial | Ballina East Cemetery |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
