Regimental number | 2338 |
Place of birth | Tunstall, Victoria |
Religion | Presbyterian |
Occupation | Farm hand |
Address | Darraweit Guim, Victoria |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 23 |
Next of kin | Mrs Ada Bond, Mitcham, Victoria |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 21st Battalion, 5th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/38/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board RMS Osterley on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Lance Corporal |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 21st Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'When returning with other Stretcher Bearers he picked and carried to the front line a Lewis Gun the team of which had been put out of action. His quick appreciation and action were most valuable at this time.' Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He picked up a machine gun and took it to the front line under heavy fire, thereby saving a critical situation.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 133 Date: |