Regimental number | 2279 |
Place of birth | Melbourne Victoria |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Railway employee |
Address | 12 Melba Street, Kalgoorlie, Western Australia |
Marital status | Married |
Age at embarkation | 39 |
Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Dorothy Violet May Reading, 12 Melba Street, Kalgoorlie, Western Australia |
Enlistment date | |
Unit name | 43rd Battalion, 4th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/60/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A16 Port Melbourne on |
Regimental number from Nominal Roll | 2279C |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 12th Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty at Hollebeke, south east of Ypres, on the 13th/14th March, 1918.' Recommendation date: |
Fate | Effective abroad (still overseas) |
Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during an enemy raid. He held a post single handed, and maintained his position, though he was attacke from two directions. He was badly shaken by the explosion of a bomb, but continued to bomb the enemy. He killed three of them, captured three wounded prisoners, and drove off several more of the enemy. He set a magnificent example of courage, initiative and determination'.
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