| Regimental number | 816 |
| Place of birth | Roma Queensland |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Farm labourer |
| Address | Toowoomba, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 18 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Louisa Mary Briskey, Northern Road, Roma, Queensland |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 41st Battalion, D Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/58/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A64 Demosthenes on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lance Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 41st Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'On the 11th/12th August, 1918, during operations on the SOMME, near PROYART, this man several times rushed parties of the enemy and machine guns single handed with absolute disregard of personal danger. He succeeded in killing many of the enemy and took many prisoners. His courageous action was a splendid example to his comrades.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 61 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
