| Regimental number | 3348 |
| Place of birth | Belfast, Co Antrim, Ireland |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | Bo-Peep Creek Loose Bag via Burrumbeet, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 31 |
| Height | 5' 7.25" |
| Weight | 160 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Marguerite Alexander, Bo-Peep Creek Loose Bag via Burrumbeet, Victoria |
| Previous military service | Served for 30 days in the Citizen Military Forces. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Ballarat, Victoria |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 46th Battalion, 9th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/63/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A11 Ascanius on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 46th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Embarked Melbourne,11 May 1917; disembarked Devonport, England, 20 July 1917; marched in to 12th Training Bn, Codford, 20 July 1917; proceeded overseas to France, 23 October 1917; marched in to 4th Australian Division Base Depot, Havre, France, 24 October 1917; marched out to unit, 26 October 1917; taken on strength of 46th Bn, 2 November 1917. Admitted to 7th CRS, 6 January 1918 (bronchitis); discharged to duty, 19 January 1918; rejoined unit, 21 February 1918. Wounded in action and admitted to 12th Australian Field Ambulance, 25 August 1918 (gas poisoning); transferred to 44th Stationary Hospital, 31 August 1918; to 6th General Hospital, Rouen, 5 September 1918; to England, 6 September 1918; admitted to War Hospital, Exeter, England, 8 September 1918; transferred to 3rd Australian Auxiliary Hospital, Dartford, 4 November 1918; discharged from hospital and granted leave, 12 November to 26 November 1918. Marched in to Sutton Veny Command Depot, 29 November 1918. Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Ascanius', 9 February 1919; disembarked Melbourne, 3 April 1919; discharged 7 November 1919 (medically unfit). Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
