Regimental number | 5448 |
Place of birth | Ipswich Queensland |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Sawyer |
Address | Murphy Street, Ipswich, Queensland |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 28 |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Mr Porter, Murphy Street, Ipswich, Queensland |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 9th Battalion, 17th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/26/4 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT SS Hawkes Bay on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Company Sergeant Major |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 9th Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He handled his platoon with great dash and initiative. When his men were held up by a heavy bombing attack, he reorganized his platoon, and with great dash drove the enemy back killing and capturing many prisoners. He also took 200 yards of trench, where he established a strong post, which he held.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 219 Date: |