| Regimental number | 2019 |
| Place of birth | Ulverstone, Tasmania |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | Forth Road, Ulverstone, Tasmania |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 20 |
| Next of kin | Mrs Collins, Forth Road, Ulverstone, Tasmania |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 26th Battalion, 3rd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/43/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT SS Makatini on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lance Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 26th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Work near Mont St. Quentin on 2 September 1918. Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'During the attack east of MONT ST. QUENTIN near PERONNE on 2nd September 1918, this man captured single handed 16 prisoners. Later in the attack, though wounded, he continued to fire his Lewis Gun under very trying circumstances, displaying great courage and devotion to duty by remaining at his post until ordered out by his Company Officer.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 115 Date: |
| Other details | Medals: Military 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
