| Regimental number | 1789 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Ballarat Victoria |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Clerk |
| Address | Thomas Street, Dandenong, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Sarah Ann West, Thomas Street, Dandenong, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 21st Battalion, 2nd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/38/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A64 Demosthenes on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 24th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal For conspicuous gallantry in action at the Hindenburg Line when he attacked with a few bombers an enemy post using machine gun fire against the Right Brigade Recommendation date: Military Cross Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry in action at the HINDENBURG Line on 3rd May 1917 when he attacked with a few bombers an enemy post usisng Machine Gun fire against the Right Brigade. Having taken up the post he moved down the first trench and with 6 men engaged an enemy party who were resisting the 2nd attack of the Right Brigade.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 189 Date: Military Cross 'During the attack on Montbrehain, on 5th October, 1918, he acted in a very skilful and courageous manner. When his platoon was held up by an enemy strong post, he rushed forward alone under heavy machine gun fire, threw a bomb at the post, and captured the gun and the crew of three. Later, when his flank was being held up by a strong post manned by two enemy guns, he crawled forward and rushed the post. One gun he captured, killing three of the enemy, and took three prisoners.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 30 Date: |
| Other details | Medals: Military Medal, Military Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 83 |
| Place of burial | Red Cliffs Cemetery, Victoria |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
