| Regimental number | 7089 |
| Place of birth | Maldon Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Maldon, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 19 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs M A Taylor, Maldon, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 6th Battalion, 23rd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/23/5 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A20 Hororata on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 24th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'During the attack on Mont St. Quentin on 1 September, 1918, he was one of a party of eight which stormed a strong point. Rushing forward, he was the first to jump into the enemy trench. Although severely wounded, he continued to fight on. He captured one machine gun and five prisoners.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 35 Date: |
| Date of death | |
| Place of burial | Fawkner Cemetery |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
