| Regimental number | 5402 |
| Place of birth | Broken Hill New South Wales |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Broken Hill, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 18 |
| Next of kin | Father, George Summerton, Silverton, New South Wales |
| Previous military service | 82nd Infantry |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 27th Battalion, 14th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/44/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A70 Ballarat on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 27th Battalion |
| Fate | Died of wounds |
| Place of burial | Brighton Borough Cemetery (ZIF 102), Sussex, England |
| Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 111 |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'At WESTHOEK on 20th/21st September 1917, this man acted as a Battalion runner. His work was distinctly good, and his pluck and determination in getting through barraged areas with messages was an example of bravery to all ranks. His willingness to undertake perilous journeys at all hours of the day and night cannot be too highly spoken of.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
