| Regimental number | 195 |
| Place of birth | Naringal, Victoria |
| School | State School, Victoria |
| Religion | Protestant |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Burn Street, Maryborough, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 23 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Hannah Stone, Burn Street, Maryborough, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 27th Battalion, A Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/44/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A2 Geelong on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 27th Battalion |
| Other details from Roll of Honour Circular | Received Military Medal from Sir G. Birdwood. |
| Fate | Died of wounds |
| Place of death or wounding | France |
| Age at death | 28 |
| Place of burial | Vignacourt British Cemetery (Plot IV, Row C, Grave No. 9), France |
| Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 111 |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'Near NOREUIL on 26th March 1917 throughout the day this man stood out as an example of courage and coolness. He volunteered for both reconnaissances which were made towards NOREUIL, and when stopped by machine gun fire, he carried a wounded comrade back to cover under heavy fire. he returned immediately to the line, and took part in a second reconnaissance under shell fire. he inspired all who were near him with confidence, and continued to do most useful work until wounded late in the afternoon. This man was badly wounded at POZIERES on August 5th 1916.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 174 Date: |
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