| Regimental number | 556 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Brisbane Queensland |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Watchmaker |
| Address | Woodstock Road, Toowong, Brisbane, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 19 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Ellen Carter, Woodstock Road, Toowong, Brisbane, Queensland |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Corporal |
| Unit name | 15th Battalion, D Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/32/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board Transport A40 Ceramic on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Captain |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 15th Battalion |
| Promotions |
2nd Lieutenant Unit: INF15 Promotion date: Lieutenant Unit: INF15 Promotion date: Captain Unit: INF15 Promotion date: |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Croix de Guerre Recommendation date: Military Cross Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty when in command of the leading wave of an attack. He led his men with great ability under very difficult conditions to the capture of the objective, and consolidated the captured position with great skill. He was responsible for guiding the battalion direct to its objectives in a dense fog, and showed great gallantry and good leadership.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 120 Date: |
| Other details | Medals: Military Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
