| Regimental number | 16769 |
| Place of birth | Burton On Trent England |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Engine driver |
| Address | Prospect, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 26 |
| Next of kin | Friend, J Deakin, 52 Gladstone Road, Prospect, South Australia |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | January 1917 Reinforcements |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 26/99/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A48 Seang Bee on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 8th Field Ambulance |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'On 21.9.17 while stationed at 19th Battalion R.A.P. near WESTHOEK the members of this squad displayed conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty whilst continuously carrying wounded from that post to Bellewaarde Ridge under very heavy shell fire of all kins, H.E., shrapnel and gas shells. On several occasions these men volunteered to carry urgent cases during a very intense period of the barrage. Throughout the action they showed great courage and devotion to duty, working continuously, and were responsible for saving many lives.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 76 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
