| Regimental number | 4698 |
| Place of birth | Walthamstow England |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Clerk |
| Address | Newlyn Goodwin Road, Ryde, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 18 |
| Next of kin | Aunt |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Acting Corporal |
| Unit name | 17th Battalion, 12th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/34/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 53rd Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Distinguished Conduct Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous courage near Bellicourt, 29 September, 2 October, 1918. During the attack on Le Catelet Trench System he rallied the remainder of his platoon and organized them as a bombing squad, which successfully bombed along the trench for a considerable distance. On another occasion he led a charge against a party of the enemy, dispersing them, and allowing the advance to continue.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 42 Date: |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
