| Regimental number | 4363 |
| Place of birth | Berry, New South Wales |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Port Kembla, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 18 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs M B Boxsell, Victoria Street, Berry, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 20th Battalion, 11th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/37/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A71 Nestor on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 20th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'On three occasions during the operations on Mont St. Quentin, on the 31 August, 1918, he went out, and from an exposed position personally attracted the fire of enemy machine guns, while the remainder of his section worked round the flanks and killed and captured the crews. While engaging the enemy his own gun was knocked out by machine gun bullets.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 35 Date: Military Medal 'On the morning of the 8th August, 1918 east of VILLERS BRETONNEUX, near AMIENS, during the attack on the WARFUSEE line, part of the advance was held up. This N.C.O. went forward and located the machine gun holding up the advance. Single handed he attacked and captured the garrison of 14 men. He then cut the wire to enable the remainder of his section to pass through. By his coolness and disregard of danger he showed a fine example to his men.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 109 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Distinguished Conduct Medal, Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
