| Regimental number | 2518 |
| Place of birth | Bathurst New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Loco fireman |
| Address | Forth Street, Boolaroo, Lake Macquarie, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Susan Bliss, Forth Street, Boolaroo, Lake Macquarie, New South Wales |
| Previous military service | 16th Infantry |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 34th Battalion, 5th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/51/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board SS Napier on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 34th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Distinguished Conduct Medal Work on 8 August 1918. Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Plaque in New South Wales Garden of Remembrance |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For consp;icuous gallantry and devotion to duty. During an advance through a wood in a dense fog many men became separated from their units. This N.C.O. collected a scattered platoon and led it forward under heavy barrage until he joined up again with his company. He led a party of these men against a machine gun post, capturing ten prisoners and three guns. Later, with another party he captured two more guns and twelve prisoners. He inspired his men with confidence, and was of great assistance to his company commander.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 36 Date: |
| Date of death |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
