| Regimental number | 206 |
| Place of birth | Dorset England |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Nil |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 33 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Emma Cole, Thornicombe, Blandford, Dorset, England |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Able Bodied Driver |
| Unit name | 1st Royal Australian Naval Bridging Train |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | MIS34.12.1.RANBT1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board A39 Port Macquarie on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 11th Field Artillery Brigade |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Mention in Despatches Recommendation date: Distinguished Conduct Medal Recommendation date: Mention in Despatches Awarded, and gazetted, 'London Gazette', second Supplement, No. 30448 (28 December 1917); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 57 (18 April 1918). |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. During a heavy shell fire at the commencement of an action he was severely wounded. As the battery was suffering heavy casualties, he refused to leave his gun and continued to direct and control his detachment until 'Cease Fire" was given. As he was leaving for the dressing station an S.O.S. call was received from the infantry. He immediately returned and effectively controlled his gun until the battery ceased firing. His sterling courage, work, and determination during a most critical period was worthy of great praise.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 15 Date: |
| Other details | Medals: Distinguished Conduct Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
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Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
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Campbell, ACT 2600
