| Regimental number | 3461 |
| Place of birth | Sydney New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Signalman |
| Address | Camperdown, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs J Burrell, 51 Dumblane Street, Camperdown, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 17th Battalion, 8th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/34/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A60 Aeneas on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | Broad Gauge Railway |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Distinguished Conduct Medal (Altered to Military Medal) Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'During the attack on 20th September 1917 near WESTHOEK this stretcher bearer continually carried back from the front line wounded men through intense shell fire, showing absolute disregard for danger. On two occcasions he went forward from our lines into our own barrage and rescued men who were lying there wounded. Later when badly wounded he refused to allow himself to be carried and made his own way to the rear.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
