| Place of birth | Sydney New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Bookkeeper |
| Address | 62 Norton Street Leichhardt, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 29 |
| Next of kin | Father, H Sampson, 62 Norton Street, Leichhardt, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | 2nd Lieutenant |
| Unit name | 1st Battalion, 18th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/18/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A55 Kyarra on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 1st Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He led a patrol over open country in the face of heavy fire, and succeeded in gaining possession of a village. He set a splendid example to his men.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 169 Date: Bar to Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He led a patrol of four to reconnoitre a farm which was to be raided later. While doing so his party discovered an enemy post, which they rushed, killing two and capturing seven of the enemy, and then returned. Later, when ordered to take the farm, he led his men brilliantly, working up on the flank and rushing and occupying the farm. He then successfully dealt with three machine gun posts on his right, himself leading a party against one and capturing five of the enemy and a gun.
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 23 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Cross and Bar, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
