| Regimental number | 769 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | c/o Mrs. Cavenett, Port Pirie, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 23 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs. L.A.Cavenett, Port Pirie, South Australia |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 9th Light Horse Regiment, 3rd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/14/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A4 Pera on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 9th Light Horse Regiment |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll) | *Noted Arthur Hamilton NR |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Plaque in South Australian Garden of Remembrance |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and dash on 22 September, 1918, near Jelbon, whilst in charge of the right flank patrol to a squadron. He located a party of the enemy, about thirty strong, in position behind a cactus hedge. He skilfully manoeuvred on to their flank, and with four men rushed the position. The enemy, consisting of four officers and thirty one other ranks, were captured.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 42 Date: |
| Date of death |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
