| Regimental number | 5181 |
| Place of birth | Ballarat Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Schoolmaster |
| Address | Canterbury Street, Oakleigh, Victoria |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 35 |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs M F Prendergast, Canterbury Street, Oakleigh, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 5th Battalion, 16th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/22/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A23 Suffolk on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 59th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He was in charge of a reserve platoon, and, when the line in front had advanced, he saw an enemy machine gun post open up heavy fire. He rushed the post and captured seventeen prisoners and three machine guns. His work throughout the operations was of the highest standard, and he set a fine example to his men by his coolness and contempt of danger under heavy fire.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 95 Date: |
| Date of death | |
| Place of burial | Karrakatta Cemetery |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
