| Regimental number | 3900 |
| Place of birth | Lindenow, Victoria |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 24 |
| Next of kin | Father, A Butters, Orbost, Gippsland, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Gunner |
| Unit name | Field Artillery Brigade 2, Reinforcement 2 and Reinforcement 3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A45 Hessen on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 5th Medium Trench Mortar Battery |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal (immediate) Mention in Corps Routine Orders Number 89 Para 455 at 4 November 1917 Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Meritorious Service Medal 'This N.C.O. has performed excellent and meritorious service throughout the operations on the SOMME and during July, August and September 1918, being in charge of parties emplacing Mortars both prior to and during the attacks, and also assisting in maintaining the ammunition supply. He has displayed determination and courage throughout of high order, setting a splendid example to his men, and is deserving of special recognition.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 67 Date: |
| Other details | Medals: Meritorious Service Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
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Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
