| Regimental number | 787 |
| Place of birth | Hillston New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Station overseer |
| Address | c/o St Gabriels School, Birrell Street, Waverley, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 30 |
| Next of kin | Mrs E M L Brewer, c/o St Gabriels School, Waverley, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 17th Battalion, Headquarters |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/34/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A32 Themistocles on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 17th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'During the attack on 9th October, 1917, est of YPRES and previous days, he showed conspicuous gallantry and coolness. He was in charge of pack animal parties taking ammunition to froward dumps and rations to front line under heavy and constant shell fire. on several occasions the shelling was so severe that he had to send back pack animals and personally supervise the carrying forward himself. Keeping his party well together and inspiring all with confidence by his cool and courageous manner. This N.C.O. also did excellent work when the Battalion was at the SOMME last year.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 76 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: 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
