| Regimental number | 1821 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Mrs. Jane Cannam, Lester Street, Eaglehawk, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 20 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs. Jane Cannam, Lester Street, Eaglehawk, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 9th Light Horse Regiment, 13th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/14/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A30 Borda on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 13th Field Artillery Brigade |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'During the period 25 February to 16 September, 1918, he has been of most valuable assistance to his battery commander by the manner in which he has on several occasions kept his gun in action under heavy fire. After the hostile attack on Villers-Bretonneux on 24 April when his battery was heavily shelled, he showed great courage and coolness. On 9 August, he kept his gun in action under very heavy fire, until the operation was concluded, and then promptly assisted in the removal of the wounded. Throughout the advance he has shown marked gallantry and devotion to duty.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 135 Date: |