Regimental number | 3409 |
Place of birth | Footscray Victoria |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Ironmoulder |
Address | Footscray, Victoria |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 19 |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs S Simpson, 147 Buckley Street, Footscray, Victoria |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 5th Battalion, 11th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/22/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A71 Nestor on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Lance Corporal |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 5th Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and good work. On 9 August, 1918, in front of Lihon, his company commander and three commanders became casualties. He immediately took charge of the three left platoons, established a defensive flank on the left, and, against repeated heavy attacks, defended this flank.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 42 Date: |
Date of death | |
Place of burial | Fawkner Cemetery |