| Regimental number | 1215 |
| Place of birth | Portland Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | 91 Banks Street, South Melbourne, Victoria |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 28 |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs G H Pitts, 91 Banks Street, South Melbourne, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Gunner |
| Unit name | Field Artillery Brigade 2, Battery 6 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 13/30/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A9 Shropshire on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 2nd Field Artillery Brigade |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal 'Showed great courage and devotion to duty under heavy fire as gunner.' (East of Ypres on 31 July 1917). Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He brought his gun into action under intense shell and machine gun fire, man handling it over fifty yards of very difficult ground. He then kept the gun in action for twelve hours until he was severely wounded, working with only one gunner of the detachment, the remainder having become casualties. His coolness and courage throughout deserved the highest praise.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 76 Date: |
| Date of death | |
| Place of burial | Fawkner Cemetery |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
