| Regimental number | 725 |
| Place of birth | Cessnock, New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Miner |
| Address | Cessnock, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 34 |
| Height | 5' 7" |
| Weight | 140 lbs |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Edith Caban, King Street, Cessnock, New South Wales |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | West Maitland, New South Wales |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 34th Battalion, C Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/51/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A20 Hororata on |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Plaque in New South Wales Garden of Remembrance |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in the Battle of YPRES (Phase 5) 12th October 1917. When all N.C.Os of his platoon became casualties he took command reorganising it and leading it forward to the second objective under very heavy artillery fire. He assisted an officer to organise a party which attacked and captured two strong points which yielded 6 machine guns and 65 prisoners. He organised a new line and throughout se a fine example of fearlessness and leadership to his men.'
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| Discharge 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
