| Regimental number | 7975 |
| Place of birth | Port Mcdonald South Australia |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Motor mechanic |
| Address | Mount Gambier, South Australia |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs E Rackett, Williamstown, Mount Gambier, South Australia |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Motor Transport Driver |
| Unit name | AMC Motor Drivers |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 26/106/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A24 Benalla on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Driver |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 1st Motor Transport Section |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal 'Work near Proyart on 23 August 1918.' |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous bravery and devotion to duty. On 23rd August, 1918, he was driving a Ford Motor Ambulance during the attack by the 1st Australian Division, evacuating wounded from North of PROYART to MERICOURT and later in the day went forward in front of CHUIGNOLLES. For 48 hours he drove with practically no rest often through heavy shell fire, and his pluck, endurance, and disregard of personal danger were responsible for the quick evacuation of many badly wounded men.'
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| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
