| Regimental number | 815 |
| Place of birth | Fawley Southampton England |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Mill hand |
| Address | Lion Mill, Western Australia |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 37 |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Ellen Watson, Lion Mill, Western Australia |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 44th Battalion, D Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/61/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A29 Suevic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 44th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal `For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. When in charge of the left flank of a reconnoitring patrol he rushed towards a ruined building, in which the enemy had been observed, and succeeded in capturing one of the enemy. Whilst returning to our lines with his prisoner, a second party of the enemy was encoutered, which was successfully attacked, and, thanks to his coolness, gallantry, and resource in the handling of his party, no casualties were suffered, and the object of the patrol was accomplished, that of securing an identification.
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 150 Date: |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
