| Regimental number | 4 |
| Place of birth | Murrumbeena Victoria |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Carpenter |
| Address | Melbourne Street, Murrumbeena, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | I Sutherland, 'Lera', Neerim Road, Murrumbeena, Victoria |
| Previous military service | 19th Signal Troop Army Engineers |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Corporal |
| Unit name | 1st Signal Troop (1st Light Horse Brigade) |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 22/19/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board Transport A10 Karroo on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | Australian Flying Corps |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Mention in Despatches Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette', Supplement, No. 29845 (1 December 1916); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 62 (19 April 1919) |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry in action. He maintained communications during the day under dangerous and difficult conditions.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 62 Date: Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He continually carried out difficult reconnaissances and brought in most valuable reports, though he was often attacked by hotile planes. He showed the greatest initiative and determination.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 191 Date: |
| Other details | Medals: Military Cross, Distinguished Conduct Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
