| Regimental number | 2796 |
| Place of birth | Hobart Tasmania |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Dealer |
| Address | 8 Steel Street, Surry Hills, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Father, H G Semple, 8 Steel Street, Surry Hills, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 18th Battalion, 6th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/35/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A14 Euripides on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 18th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous devotion to duty as a stretcher bearer throughout the period 3rd/5th May near NOREUIL. He was the leading spirit in organisisng attempts to bring wounded in from No Man's Land. Although persistant reports were made that stretcher bearers weere being fired on, he continued with his work. He carried 4 bad stretcher cases and 3 less serious through the wire. His example stimulated other squads with the result that several areas were speadily cleared of wounded. His courage and devotion to duty have been brought under notice by four different officers.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 189 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Place of burial | Armidale Cemetery |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
