| Regimental number | 3259 |
| Place of birth | Drummoyne New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | 175 Clarence Street, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 25 |
| Next of kin | Father, J Slater, 175 Clarence Street, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 20th Battalion, 7th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/37/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A29 Suevic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Mention in Despatches Awarded, and gazetted, 'London Gazette', second Supplement, No. 30448 (28 December 1917); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 57 (18 April 1918). |
| Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll) | Name does not appear on Nominal Roll |
| Medals |
Distinguished Service Order 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. After the battalion had reached its objective with few casualties an enemy strong point with several machine guns inflicted severe casualties on the right flank, and threatened the junction with the unit on the right. With a sergeant and two men he attacked the strong point, put the machine gun crew out of action, and captured the position with thrity prisoners. By this prompt and courageous action he saved many casualties. In the later stages of the fight by his courage and example he inspired his men to withstand and beat off a counter attack.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 137 Date: Croix de Guerre Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 185 Date: |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
