Regimental number | 106 |
Place of birth | Ballarat, Victoria |
Religion | Presbyterian |
Occupation | Labourer |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 19 |
Next of kin | Gilbert Taylor, 7 Queen Street, Ballarat East, Victoria |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 8th Battalion, A Company |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/25/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board Transport A24 Benalla on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Lance Corporal |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 5th Pioneer Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Photo: Peter Dennis |
Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He has on many occasions shown great coolness and resource under heavy shell fire, and on two occasions saved a difficult situation by taking charge and restoring the situation by his example and determination.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' 137 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals:Distinguished Conduct Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Date of death | |
Age at death | 65 |
Place of burial | Ballarat (New) Cemetery, Victoria |