Regimental number | 2992 |
Place of birth | Camperdown New South Wales |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Farrier |
Address | Newtown, New South Wales |
Marital status | Married |
Age at embarkation | 25 |
Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Clarice Williams, c/o Mrs Neame, 3 Great Thorne Street, Paddington, New South Wales |
Enlistment date | |
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 45th Battalion, 7th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/62/3 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board SS Port Nicholson on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 45th Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in attacking an enemy strong point that was holding up our attack, and capturing twenty three prisoners, aided by four of his comrades. He personally reconnoitred the trenches round the strong point, and gained valuable information, afterwards assisting very ably to break up a hostile counter attack.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 219 Date: |