Regimental number | 2484 |
Place of birth | Nelligen, New South Wales |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Farmer |
Address | Shallow Crossing via Milton, New South Wales |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 21 |
Next of kin | Sister, Mrs Sarah Shea, Shallow Crossing via Milton, New South Wales |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 45th Battalion, 5th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/62/3 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A68 Anchises on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 45th Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. This man as battalion scout moved ahead of the attacking troops looking for machine gun nests and posts. When found he used his light Lewis gun to keep their heads down till they were rushed by the oncoming troops. His energy and skill prevented casualties in the attacking waves'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 36C Date: |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Distinguished Conduct Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |