| Regimental number | 43 |
| Place of birth | Goodwood, South Australia |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | 82 George Street, Thebarton, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 27 |
| Next of kin | Brother, Mrs Emily Blann, 82 George Street, Thebarton, South Australia |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 32nd Battalion, A Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/49/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A2 Geelong on |
| The 32nd Bn (Headquarters, Signallers, A, B, C, and D Companies) embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on two ships, HMAT A2 'Geelong', on 18 November 1915, and HMAT A13 'Katuna', on 24 November 1915. The Embarkation Roll does not distinguish between these ships, and it is therefore not possible from the Embarkation Roll to ascertain on which ship an individual embarked. | |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from |
| The 32nd Bn (Headquarters, Signallers, A, B, C, and D Companies) embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on two ships, HMAT A2 'Geelong', on 18 November 1915, and HMAT A13 'Katuna', on 24 November 1915. The Embarkation Roll does not distinguish between these ships, and it is therefore not possible from the Embarkation Roll to ascertain on which ship an individual embarked. | |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 32nd Battalion |
| Other details from Roll of Honour Circular | Enlisted 12 July 1915. Taken on strength, 32nd Bn, 16 August 1915. Mortally wounded, 19 July 1916. |
| Fate | Died of wounds |
| Place of death or wounding | Fromelles, France |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 28 |
| Place of burial | Bailleul Communal Cemetery Extension (Plot II, Row E, Grave No. 85), France |
| Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 119 |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
