Regimental number | 1244 |
Place of birth | Niangala New South Wales |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Labourer |
Address | Niangala, New South Wales |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 29 |
Next of kin | Father, D Spence, Walcha Road, New South Wales |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 33rd Battalion, D Company |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/50/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A74 Marathon on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 33rd Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in organizing a party and attacking a strong hostile post, capturing it and a machine gun, and bayoneting the whole garrison. His fearlessness and determination throughout the operations set a magnificent example to his company.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 219 Date: |