| Regimental number | 1360 |
| Place of birth | Yorkshire, England |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Eliza Smith, 180 Priestly Terrace, Whibsea, Bradford, Yorkshire, England |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Place of enlistment | Broadmeadows, Victoria |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 15th Battalion, 1st Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/32/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A35 Berrima on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Driver |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 11th Field Artillery Brigade |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. During the recent operations east of YPRES, this Driver has constantly been engaged carrying ammunition to his Battery at TOKIO under heavy shell fire. On the 10th September, 1917, 6th/7th October, 1917, when his pack animals had been put out of action by hostile shell fire, he personally, at great labour and total disregard of danger, and through a heavy barrage, carried his ammunition upto the guns. His work throughout has been excellent.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 95 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
