| Regimental number | 2022 |
| Place of birth | Hallett South Australia |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Corney Point, Yorke Peninsula, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 19 |
| Next of kin | Father, George Talbot, Corney Point, Yorke Peninsula, South Australia |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 9th Light Horse Regiment, 14th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/14/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A69 Warilda on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Driver |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 14th Field Artillery Brigade |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'This man was a signaller to the Artillery Liaison Officer during the operation of 29th and 30th September, when the HINDENBURG Line was broken before BELLICOURT. All the rest of his party were killed or wounded early in the operation, but he stuck to his duty, and succeeded in establishing and maintaining communication back to Brigade Headquarters in spite of the heavy shell fire which continuously severed his lines, until reinforcements came to his relief. Previous to this, he acted as runner to his Battery, bringing back essential information as to the location of the enemy. His conduct throughout the operations was distinguished and courageous. This man is deserving of special recognition.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 109 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
