| Regimental number | 590 |
| Place of birth | Kent, England |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | Natone, Tasmania |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 34 |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs A M Smith, Main Street, Ulverstone, Tasmania |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Claremont, Tasmania |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 40th Battalion, C Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/57/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Hobart, Tasmania, on board HMAT A35 Berrima on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 40th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in action East of YPRES on 4th October 1917. Although wounded early in the advance, he kept going until the final objective was rushed. He did excellent work throughout and on one occasion dug out some of his mates who had been buried. All this was done under intense shell fire. he refused to go back to the Dressing Station until ordered by his Officer. His example was most inspiring to others.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 95 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
