| Regimental number | 23 |
| Place of birth | Burwood, Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Farrier |
| Address | 239 Bridport Street, Albert Park, Victoria |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 23 |
| Next of kin | Mrs E M Burrell, 239 Bridport Street, Albert Park, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Shoeing Smith |
| Unit name | 1st Signal Troop (1st Light Horse Brigade) |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 22/19/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board Transport A10 Karroo on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 1st Light Horse Regiment |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: Military Medal Recommendation date: Unspecified Mention in Despatches awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette', Supplement, No. 30169, 6 July 1917; 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 174, 11 October 1917. Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He established and maintained telephone communication during an action under heavy shell fire, showing great fearlessness throughout'.
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 110 Date: Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry in action during the 2nd Battle of GAZA on 19th April 1917 in laying and maintaining telephone communication with the Regiment holding BAIKET EL SANA. This N.C.O. laid this line under heavy shell fire while the enemy were searching the Western slope of BAIKET EL KSANA for led horses, and during the day repaired the line which had been broken by direct hits in several places, under heavy enemy shell fire.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 95 Date: |
| Other details | Medals: Distinguished Conduct Medal, Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Place of burial | Boxhill Cemetery |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
