Regimental number | 1256 |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Labourer |
Address | Stanley, Tasmania |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 26 |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Janet Wilkins, Stanley, Tasmania |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 15th Battalion, H Company |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/32/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board Transport A40 Ceramic on |
Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 15th Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He led his platoon to their final objective and consolidated it under heavy machine gun and artillery fire. His fearlessness and contempt of danger have on many occasions been a magnificent example to his men.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 120 Date: |
Other details |
War Service: Egypt, France. Medals: Military Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal Also served in the Second World War, service number NX25058. |
Date of death | |
Age at death | 54 |
Place of burial | Commemorated at the Labuan Memorial |