| Regimental number | 2051 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Safemaker |
| Address | 314 Victoria Street, East Brunswick, Victoria |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 20 |
| Next of kin | A A Willison, 314 Victoria Street, East Brunswick, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 6th Battalion, 5th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/23/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A20 Hororata on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 46th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and during an attack on enemy positions. He led his platoon with great ability and determination and carried two objectives. On taking the final objective he re-organised his platoon in such a manner as to strengthen the whole company front. This organisation, under most trying conditions, was excellent, and his brilliant leadership enabled his platoon to capture and consolidate the objectives with very slight losses.' 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 23 (12 February 1919)
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| Other details |
Returned to Australia per 'Commonwealth' from Suez on 21 January 1916. Re-embarked from Melbourne on 11 May 1917 per 'Commonwealth' in 46th Battalion, 9th Reinforcement, with the rank of Second Lieutenant War Service: France, Western Front |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
