Regimental number | 4066 |
Place of birth | Worcestershire, England |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Butcher |
Address | Singleton, New South Wales |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 27 |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Margaret Julia Smith, 24 Artesian Road, Bayswater, London, England |
Enlistment date | |
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
Place of enlistment | Enoggera, Queensland |
Rank on enlistment | Acting Sergeant |
Unit name | 25th Battalion, 10th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/42/3 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT Commonwealth on |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry during an attack on enemy trenches. He rushed forward and bombed two machine guns out of action which were causing heavy casualties to his platoon. By his fine courage and promptitude he saved many lives and set a splendid example to all ranks.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 23 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Cross, British War Medal, Victory Medal |