| Regimental number | 19041 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Miner |
| Address | 41 Roberts Street, Camperdown, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Sister, Mrs M A Irwin, 41 Roberts Street, Camperdown, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Gunner |
| Unit name | Field Artillery Brigade 7, Battery 28 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 13/35/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A8 Argyllshire on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Driver |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 7th Field Artillery Brigade |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'Driver BOTT was a driver with one of the teams bringing ammunition to the Battery position during the heavy bombardment on the morning of 24th April, 1918. Some of the teams met very heavy gas shelling between the HEILLY BRIDGE AND Railway Station. This Driver although badly affected by gas, showed exceptional coolness and courage in getting other gassed drivers and wounded horses clear, and in getting the wagons away to a safer place. He stuck at this work until finally overcome himself by the effects of the gas. I consider that his devotion to duty is deserving of special award.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 185 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
