Regimental number | 1597 |
Place of birth | Warracknabeal, Victoria |
Religion | Roman Catholic |
Occupation | Fireman |
Address | Bowes Street, Queenstown, Tasmania |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 21 |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs R Dalton, Bowes Street, Queenstown, Tasmania |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 12th Battalion, 3rd Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/29/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A54 Runic on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 51st Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty, during an enemy attack. By bombing from a very exposed position he checked the enemy, and inspired his comrades by his courage. L:ater, when all his officers had become casualties, he took command, and displayed splendid judgment and leadership under the most trying circumstances.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 15 Date: |