| Place of birth | Daylesford, Victoria |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Grazier |
| Address | Brisbane, Queensland |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 25 |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs E Young, Commercial Bank Coy of Sydney, Brisbane, Queensland |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Brisbane, Queensland |
| Rank on enlistment | 2nd Lieutenant |
| Unit name | 15th Battalion, 16th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/32/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A16 Star Of Victoria on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Captain |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 45th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Mention in Despatches Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette' No. 31089 (31 December 1918); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 61 (23 May 1919). |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Distinguished Service Order 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. When two divisions attacked our front line in force, with field guns at close range, this officer's company, under his supervision, held on for three and a half hours, saving the situation. Field guns at 250 yards opened fire on his headquarters, but he sniped the gunners. Later, he crawled out and knocked out a machine gun with rifle grenades. Throughout the attack and defence he kept his company well in hand.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 185 Date: |
| Other details | War service: Western Front Medals: Distinguished Service Order, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
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Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
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Campbell, ACT 2600
