| Regimental number | 2742 |
| Place of birth | Port Pirie South Australia |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 32 |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 29th Battalion, 5th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/46/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A68 Anchises on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 32nd Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'At MORLANCOURT on night 28/29th July 1918 he displayed conspicuous bravery and devotion to duty. This soldier was a volunteer Stretcher Bearer from Headquarters Details and worked throughout our attack and capture of enemy system, constantly under heavy shell and Machine Gun fire. Without rest and under great difficulties he laboured on until all the wounded had been brought in. He showed a total disregard of danger and continued his duties of carrying in wounded during the following day. He displayed courage and devotion to duty.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 36 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
