| Regimental number | 13584 |
| Place of birth | Pinkenba Queensland |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Cannon Hill, Brisbane, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 19 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs E Acworth, Cannon Hill, Brisbane, Queensland |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | Army Medical Corps, Special Reinforcements |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 26/99/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A61 Kanowna on |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 14th Field Ambulance |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'At a Collecting Port (BELLEWAARDE)) east of YPRES about 12 noon on 21st October, 1917, during very heavy shell fire, these two men [ACWORTH and 68 H. BOWDEN] saw two soldiers who were moving along about 100 yards away on the road apparently hit. They immediately took a stretcher and ran down to the men while shells were bursting around them the whole time. When they arrived at the spot where the men were lying they found that they were both dead. Their prompt and spontaneous act showed great courage and set a most excellent example to their fellow bearers at the Post. I recommend "immediate reward".'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 23 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
