| Regimental number | 22269 |
| Place of birth | Newcastle New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Tailor |
| Address | Watson Place, Maylands, Western Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 32 |
| Next of kin | Father, D Whitehead, Bazaar Terrace, Perth, Western Australia |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Gunner |
| Unit name | Howitzer Brigade 23, Battery 109 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 13/133/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A7 Medic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Driver |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 7th Field Artillery Brigade |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Plaque in Western Australia Garden of Remembrance |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'On the night 28th/29th September 1917, at HOOGE, this man showed conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He was the Driver of the Mess cart taking rations to the Battery gun line. His Lead Driver was very severely wounded, his lead horse had broken away and the wheel horse wounded. In spite of these difficulties and under extremely heavy shell fire Driver WHITEHEAD placed the Lead Driver in the cart, and after great effort managed to reach the gun line, delivered his rations and placed his comrade in safety. he then led the wounded horse back and attempted to find a Veterinary Aid Post. Throughout the whole period he was subjected to heavy shell fire, and displayed a complete disregard for his own safety. This action on his part is one of many of a similar character. He has never failed to bring the rations to the Gun line, although often under the greatest difficulties.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
