| Regimental number | 1727 |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Grocer |
| Address | 6 Leicester Street, Fitzroy, Melbourne, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 20 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Catherine Rutter, 6 Leicester Street, Fitzroy, Melbourne, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 22nd Battalion, 2nd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/39/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A64 Demosthenes on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lance Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 22nd Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'At WESTHOEK, prior to the attack on 20th September 1917 while his Battalion was holding the line on the Divisional front, he carried out his duties as a telephone linesman in a splendid manner. The wires were constantly being cut by the enemy bombardments in retaliation for our heavy Artillery preparations. This N.C.O. on the night of 18th/19th instant and again on night of 19th/20th instant worked all night under heavy fire mending breaks and re-establishing forward communications. His good work in this direction proved of material assistance to his Commanding Officer in enabling him to keep acquainted with the situation in the front line.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31 Date: |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
