| Regimental number | 530 |
| Place of birth | Tilbury England |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Telephone linesman |
| Address | Sydney GPO, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | A Cater, Railway Cottage, Tilbury, Essex, London, England |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Driver |
| Unit name | Field Artillery Brigade 1, Brigade Ammunition Column |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 13/29/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board Transport A8 Argyllshire on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Bombardier |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 1st Field Artillery Brigade |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Excellent leardrship, courage and devotion to duty in guiding ammunition parties, rendering valuable services. (East of Ypres). Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For excellent leadership displayed during operations at WESTHOEK on the 1st, 2nd and 3rd October, 1917 during supply of ammunition to the Battery well forward. The roads were continually under heavy fire and although men and horses were hit these N.C.O.s [CATER, 562 R.G. CLARKE and 516 H.S. HEAPS] continued to guide their parties day and night in order that the Battery could be maintained in action. They showed a disregard for personal safety and remained in danger area until the last man of the respective party was safely away before themselves getting clear.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31 Date: |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
