Regimental number | 971 |
Place of birth | Greta New South Wales |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Miner |
Address | Anvil Creek, Greta, New South Wales |
Marital status | Married |
Age at embarkation | 28 |
Next of kin | Wife, Mrs M Swinton, Anvil Creek, Greta, New South Wales |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 30th Battalion, D Company |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/47/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A72 Beltana on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 5th Pioneer Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Plaque in New South Wales Garden of Remembrance |
Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry in action. He set a splendid example of courage and determination under heavy fire, thereby encouraging the men of his section to rebuild part of a communication trench at a critical time.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 116 Date: |
Date of death |