| Regimental number | 22972 |
| Place of birth | Mortlake Victoria |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Clerk |
| Address | Fairfield Park, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 23 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs L E Wykes, 2 Rathmines Street, Fairfield Park, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Gunner |
| Unit name | Field Artillery Brigade 8, Reinforcement 1 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 13/36/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A7 Medic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 8th Field Artillery Brigade |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll) | *Whitcomb spelt Whitcombe |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Plaque in Victorian Garden of Remembrance |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'During the recent operations since 22nd August, this Non Commissioned Officer has commanded his gun with marked ability, displaying great initiative and resource under heavy hostile shell fire and by his splendid devotion to duty, setting an excellent example to the men of the Battery. He has at all times shown conspicuous bravery, and an absolute disregard for his own personal safety.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 109 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
