Regimental number | 244 |
Place of birth | Newcastle New South Wales |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Miner |
Address | New Lambton Road, New Lambton, New South Wales |
Marital status | Married |
Age at embarkation | 25 |
Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Lucy Williams, St James Road, New Lambton, New South Wales |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 35th Battalion, A Company |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/52/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A24 Benalla on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 35th Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'For devotion to duty and gallant service during attack on enemy position near MORLANCOURT near ALBERT on night of 5th/6th May, 1918. This N.C.O. was of the greatest assistance to his platoon Commander. He was sent to ascertain the position of the left of his platoon and found a Company without an Officer and in doubt as to its situation in relation to the objective. He alone gave assistance to the N.C.O. in charge, got the troops together and launched them to their final object. Consolidation under his order was immediately proceeded with. He afterwards continued his work with his own platoon. His influence at this particular time was of the greatest value.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 15 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Date of death | |
Place of burial | Sandgate Cemetery |