| Regimental number | 4684 |
| Date of birth | |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Dairyman |
| Address | Cumbalum via Ballina, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Elizabeth Clavan, Cumbalum via Ballina, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 25th Battalion, 12th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/42/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board RMS Mooltan on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 26th Battalion |
| Promotions |
2nd Lieutenant Unit: INF26 Promotion date: Lieutenant Unit: INF26 Promotion date: |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'At WESTHOEK RIDGE 20th September 1917. He displayed great dash and courage in mopping up several enemy strong posts. In one case he rushed a machine gun firing to one flank and succeeded in killing six of the crew and took the other members of the post prisoners. Later he did excellent work in reorganising and consolidating the new position.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31 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
