| Regimental number | 19565 |
| Place of birth | London England |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Ironmonger |
| Address | Federal Coffee Palace, Melbourne, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 29 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs E Smailes, 60 Butler Road, Harrow-on-the-Hill, London, England |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Gunner |
| Unit name | Field Artillery Brigade 8, Head-Quarters |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 13/36/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A7 Medic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lance Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 3rd Divisional Signal Company |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'During the recent operations, on 21st and 22nd August, 1918, this N.C.O., on several occasions, went out to repair lines under heavy hostile shell fire, and at great personal risk, and on the night 25th/26th August, 1918, when all lines had been cut by shell fire, he manned a visual station to Batteries, although this station was being subjected to heavy shell fire. Through his coolness and initiative, communications were maintained with Batteries at a time when particularly needed, thus enabling the fire of the Brigade to be effectively controlled, and brought to bear on important targets. Throughout the whole of these operations, he showed great devotion to duty and set a fine example to all.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 109 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
