| Regimental number | 2775 |
| Place of birth | Heywood New South Wales |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | School teacher |
| Address | 'Heywood', Hall PO, Hall, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 25 |
| Next of kin | Father, James Southwell, 'Heywood', Hall PO, Hall, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 24th Battalion, 6th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/41/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A38 Ulysses on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 8th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'During the fighting at POLYGON WOOD east of YPRES on 20th September 1917, this N.C.O. led his Lewis Gunners against enemy Blockhouses and Strong Posts, and under heavy enemy machine gun fire succeeded in reaching a position from which he opened fire and completely silenced the enemy, thereby enabling the other Section to capture the positions without any casualties. He showed great courage and determination and set a fine example to his men.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Medals: 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
