Regimental number | 7437 |
Place of birth | Mirboo North Victoria |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Soldier |
Address | Fremantle, Western Australia |
Marital status | Married |
Age at embarkation | 29 |
Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Ethel Margaret Stubbs, Fifth Avenue, Chester Park Beaconsfield Fremantle, Western Australia |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Sergeant |
Unit name | 16th Battalion, 25th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/33/6 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A30 Borda on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Company Sergeant Major |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 16th Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For gallant conduct devotion to duty and fine leadership on the morning of 18 September, 1918, during an attack on Le Verguier. Though early wounded, he continued in command of his platoon. During the advance, he rushed a machine gun post, and succeeded in capturing the gun, killing two of the crew, and taking the remaining six prisoners.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 35 Date: |