| Regimental number | 159 |
| Place of birth | Humomungie Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Engineer and draughtsman |
| Address | Hinnomungie, Omeo Plains, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 24 |
| Next of kin | Alfred E Reid, Hinnomungie, Omeo Plains, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Sapper |
| Unit name | 2nd Field Company Engineers |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 14/21/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board Transport A3 Orvieto on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 2nd Field Company Engineers |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty when in command of his platoon during nine days operations. When the company guides became casualties he led his platoon forward totheir correct position under a heavy enemy barrage. After his trench was heavily bombarded he cleared it and re-organized the defence.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 150 Date: |
| Other details | Medals: Military Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
