| Regimental number | 405 |
| Place of birth | Dubbo, New South Wales |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Horse driver |
| Address | Warne Street, Wellington, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 25.3 |
| Height | 5' 11.75" |
| Weight | 182 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Ellen Walls, Warne Street, Wellington, New South Wales |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 18th Battalion, A Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/35/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board Transport A40 Ceramic on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 18th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'At BROODSEINDE RIDGE on the 8th October 1917 under cover of practice barrage a party went forward to clean up a sniping position in front of our line. Sgt WALLS led a party on right flank with dash and bravery and after a number of enemy had been killed brought it back with 15 prisoners, safely.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 76 Date: Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. This officer made three journeys through heavy machine gun fire and rifle fire, with bombs, which he realized were necessary for the defence of a strong point we had just captured. He afterwards supervised digging a trench with a coolness and contempt of danger which set a fine example to his men. After daylight, when an officer was badly wounded during a reconnaissance, he went out in full view of the enemy, and helped to carry him in, being hit by a machine gun bullet on the helmet and severely bruised. Later, he again went out and shot a sniper who, from the cover of a neighbouring corn field, was causing casualties to our men. His behaviour throughout the action was conspicuous for intrepidity and devotion to duty.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 15 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: Military Cross, Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
