| Regimental number | 2196 |
| Place of birth | Waverley New South Wales |
| Religion | Baptist |
| Occupation | Plumber |
| Address | 435 Darling Street, Balmain, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 26 |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs E V Robertson, 435 Darling Street, Balmain, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Sapper |
| Unit name | 1st Field Company Engineers, Reinforcement 11 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 14/20/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A72 Beltana on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | 2nd Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 1st Troop Company Engineers |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'During the operations east of YPRES on 4th October 1917, he was one of the party employed on the construction of a strong point on BECELAERE RIDGE. Upon several occasions the enemy secured direct hits upon the trench each time causing casualties among the party. Regardless of his own safety and the fact that an intense artillery fire was being directed on the spot, he left cover and proceeded to dig the wounded out and bandage them in view of the enemy. He made several trips through the enemy barrage in assisting the wounded to the dressing station, returning each time to recommence his work on the strong point. He displayed great courage and devotion to duty throughout the whole action.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31 Date: |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
