| Regimental number | 235 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Gratton Terrace, Gratton St, Carlton, Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | 71 Luscombe Street, Brunswick, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 30 |
| Next of kin | Sister, Mrs Alice Pouditch, 71 Luscombe Street, Brunswick East, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 22nd Battalion, A Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/39/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A38 Ulysses on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Driver |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 22nd Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'At TREUX near ALBERT on night of 12th/13th June, 1918 this Driver was in charge of a limbered wagon carrying Gas Projectiles. he had to take his team through a heavy enemy barrage, and, although both his horses were wounded and he, himself, severely wounded, realising the danger of stampeding horses to the convoy carrying gas cylinders ahead and behind him, he stuck to his team, delivered his load, and succeeded in driving the team back to the Support Company Quarters where he collapsed. His action prevented the other limbers from becoming disorganised and enabled the projectors to be supplied with projectiles.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 23 Date: |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Proceeded from Alexandria to join the British Expeditionary Force, 19 April 1916; disembarked Marseilles, 23 April 1916. Wounded in action, 13 June 1918 (gun shot wound, shoulder and right buttock); admitted to L of C Hospital, 15 June 1918. Transferred to England, 3 July 1918, and admitted to Middlesex Hospital, Clacton-on-Sea, 4 July 1918; subsequently transferred to Colchester Military Hospital. Transferred to No. 1 Auxiliary Hospital, Harefield, 20 July 1918; discharged to No. 3 Command Depot, Hurdcott, 24 July 1918. Commenced return to Australia on board 'Kashmir', 9 March 1919; disembarked Melbourne, 30 April 1919; discharged, 29 June 1919. Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal ~ |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 60 |
| Place of burial | Fawkner Cemetery (Methodist Section), Melbourne, Victoria |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
