| Regimental number | 187/48 |
| Place of birth | Albany Western Australia |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Railway porter |
| Address | Won Wron, Yarram, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 18 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs G Wheildon, Won Wron, Yarram, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Sapper |
| Unit name | 1st Light Horse Brigade, 1st Signal Troop - 1st Reinforcements |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A30 Borda on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | 48 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sapper |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 3rd Divisional Signal Company |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'On the night of the 10th August, 1918, near LA FLAQUE, east of AMIENS, he was attached for special duty to No. 3 Section of the Signal Company. He was employed in carrying despatches by Motorcycle from LA FLAQUE to Brigade Headquarters. Throughout the night he made many runs and being a Motor cyclist was forced to use the main road. Although this was being heavily shelled, fiercely swept by enemy machine guns, and frequently bombed by enemy aeroplanes, he paid no regard to his personal safety but delivered all his despatches. He set a splendid example to the remainder of his section.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 61 Date: |
| Other details | 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
