| Regimental number | 820 |
| Place of birth | Cowwarr, Victoria |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Pastry cook |
| Address | 2 Addeley Street, West Melbourne, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 19 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Collins, 2 Addeley Street, West Melbourne, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 21st Battalion, D Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/38/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A38 Ulysses on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 21st Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Victoria Cross (Altered to Distinguished Conduct Medal) For conspicuous gallantry at Noreuil. Having located an enemy machine gun he advanced, firing his Lewis gun as he moved, silenced the enemy machine gun and bombed the dugout it had been covering. Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He went forward alone and succeeded in putting an enemy machine gun out of action. He set a splendid example of courage and determination.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 140 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: Distinguished Conduct Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
