Regimental number | 746 |
Place of birth | Shepherd's Bush. London, England |
School | Shepherd's Bush, London, England |
Age on arrival in Australia | 20 |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Farmer |
Address | 140 Rawson's Road, Croydon Surrey, England |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 21 |
Next of kin | ..., John Selway, 140 Rawson's Road, Croydon Surrey, England |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 21st Battalion, C Company |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/38/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A38 Ulysses on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Lance Corporal |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 21st Battalion |
Fate | Died of wounds |
Place of death or wounding | Bullecourt, France |
Age at death | 23 |
Place of burial | St. Sever Cemetery Extension (Block P, Plot II, Row P, Grave No. 7A), Rouen, France |
Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 95 |
Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry in action as a runner and guide. He was the first to volunteer to carry a message, and faced the heavy enemy barrages without a moments hesitation, succeeding in his efforts until finally wounded.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 62 Date: |