Regimental number | 373 |
Place of birth | Newcastle New South Wales |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Miner |
Address | Newcastle, New South Wales |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 25 |
Next of kin | mother,, Mrs Ada Broadhead, Young Street Lambton, New South Wales |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Sapper |
Unit name | Mining Corps 1, Company 1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A38 Ulysses on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 1st Tunnelling Company |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For gallantry and devotion to duty for nearly three years, notably during the operations commencing 29 September, 1918, when employed on road construction and bridge building under heavy shell fire. He personally unloaded a very dangerous mine at Avesnes-Sans du Nord, and set a fine example to his men.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 42 Date: |