| Regimental number | 324 |
| Place of birth | New South Wales |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Bootmaker |
| Address | Vulture Street, South Brisbane, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 25 |
| Height | 5' 9" |
| Weight | 143 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs. Bessie Church, Smollet Street, Albury, New South Wales |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Brisbane, Queensland |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 31st Battalion, A Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/48/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A62 Wandilla on |
| Two ships sailed from Melbourne carrying men from the 31st Battalion Headquarters and Companies A, B, C, and D: HMAT A62,'Wandilla', on 9 November 1915, and HMAT A41, 'Bakara', on 5 November 1915. | |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 31st Battalion |
| Promotions |
2nd Lieutenant Unit: INF31 Promotion date: Lieutenant Unit: INF31 Promotion date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'At POLYGON WOOD on 26/28th September, 1917, after his Platoon Commander had been killed, this N.C.O. took command. Immediately the final objective had been captured, he commenced reorganising his men and by personal efforts spurred on the work of consolidation with the result that the line was quickly established and communications with flank platoons restored.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
