Regimental number | 3204 |
Place of birth | Sydney New South Wales |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Labourer |
Address | Hornsey Street, Rozelle, New South Wales |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 25 |
Next of kin | Father, J Winter, Hornsey Street, Rozelle, New South Wales |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 17th Battalion, 7th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/34/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A29 Suevic on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 55th Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in a raid on the enemy's trenches. He was responsible for keeping direction on the flank during the advance, and guided his men with plendid judgment and skill under the most difficult conditions. The party met with strong resistance from the enemy, and he showed great determination in the hand to hand struggle which ensued, personally accounting for two of the enemy.
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 150 Date: |