| Regimental number | 971 |
| Place of birth | Melbourne Victoria |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Driver |
| Address | 192 Stawell Street, Burnley, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 25 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Hannah Shippick, 192 Stawell Street, Burnley, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 21st Battalion, D 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 | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. During an attack by our trops he took command of a Lewis gun detachment when the No. 1 became a casualty and carrying on with great determination to the final objective through the protective barrage, he inflicted heavy losses on the retreating enemy. He remained in charge during the final consolidation, inspiring his men by his fearlessness and gallant behaviour under very heavy shell and machine gun fire.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31 Date: |
| Date of death | |
| Place of burial | Burwood Cemetery |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
