| Regimental number | 797 |
| Place of birth | Wallaroo, South Australia |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Gertrude Street, Port Pirie, South Australia |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 27 |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs A M Carr, Gertrude Street, Port Pirie, South Australia |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | Machine Gun Company 8, Reinforcement 15 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 24/13/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board SS Indarra on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 5th Machine Gun Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'On the 29th September during operations in the vicinity of BELLICOURT this man kept up constant communication between his Section Headquarters and Company Headquarters, despite heavy machine gun and artillery fire. Owing to his splendid gallantry and initiative the Section Officer was always in touch with the Company Commander and thus used his four guns to the greatest advantage. When this man's services as a runner were no longer required, he volunteered to carry out wounded and worked unceasingly through heavy artillery fire, finally succeeding in carrying out the wounded. His courage and untiring energy ware worthy of highest praise.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 109 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
