| Regimental number | 5156 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Adelaide, South Australia |
| School | St Peter's Collegiate School, Adelaide, South Australia |
| Other training | University of Sydney, New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Bank accountant |
| Address | 7 Raymond Road, Neutral Bay, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 24 |
| Next of kin | Friend, Mrs H M Martyn, 7 Raymond Road, Neutral Bay, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 3rd Battalion, 16th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/20/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT SS Makarini on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 3rd Battalion |
| Promotions |
2nd Lieutenant Unit: 13th Battalion Promotion date: Lieutenant Unit: 13th Battalion Promotion date: |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Unspecified 'Work near Morcourt on 10-11 August 1918.' Recommendation date: |
| Other details from Roll of Honour Circular | Joined the Bank of New South Wales, Kalgoorlie branch, July 1909. transferred to Inspector's Department, Head Office, Sydney, August 1914; to Ryde branch (as ledger keeper), October 1914; to Moruya branch (as teller), June 1915. |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry during an attack. After a position had been occupied, an enemy machine gun commenced to enfilade the trench. With great dash and promptitude he led two men forward and captured the gun and killed the crew.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Cross, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | 'Bank of New South Wales Roll of Honour' (Sydney, 1921), p. 318. |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
