| Regimental number | 6976 |
| Place of birth | Ballarat, Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Metal worker |
| Address | 15 Moodie Street, Caulfield, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs C Chiverton, 15 Moodie Street, Caulfield, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 7th Battalion, 23rd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/24/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A20 Hororata on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 37th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: Military Medal (altered from Distinguished Conduct Medal) Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'On night 10th/11th August, 1918, near PROYART, this man was a member of "A" Company during the advance into enemy's territory and continued in close proximity to the head of the column and the enemy line until all wounded cases had been evacuated. He tended the wounded, organised stretcher bearers and displayed the greatest courage and devotion to duty under the terrific hail of enemy machine gun fire. His example of cheerfulness and steady perseverance.'
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
