Regimental number | 3914 |
Place of birth | Cootamundra New South Wales |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Labourer |
Address | Mundarlo, via Tumbalong, New South Wales |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 19 |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs E Clarke, Mundarlo, via Tumbalong, New South Wales |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 3rd Battalion, 12th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/20/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A7 Medic on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 13th Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty on the YPRES MENIN Road under very heavy shell fire on 26th September, 1917. He volunteered to go into a part of the road which was being continuously shelled, and was strewn with dead men, horses, and debris, and assist in clearing the traffic, thus allowing a free passage for Ambulance cars conveying wounded from the front to Dressing Station. He showed a total disregard of personal danger and set a fine example of courage and devotion to duty.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Date of death | |
Place of burial | Lake Cargelligo Cemetery |