| Regimental number | 253 |
| Place of birth | Mungindi Queensland |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Brisbane, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 19 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Precilla Alice Chapman, Dinton Vale, Inverell, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 14th Light Horse Regiment, 1st Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/19/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A72 Beltana on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lance Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 31st Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: Bar to Military Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Effective abroad (still overseas) |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'At Polygon Wood on 26/28 September 1917, this man's supreme courage and initiative were a great incentive to those near him, in as much that others attempted to follow his example. At a critical stage of the engagement he noticed that a Lewis Gun was running short of ammunition, and notwithstanding heavy hostile shelling, proceeded to collect ammunition from the dead and wounded. This prompt action enabled the gun to continue firing until the counter attack had been dispersed. In addition, he rendered invaluable assistance to stretcher bearers in bandaging up wounded.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31 Date: MM Bar Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 173 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal & Bar, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
