| Regimental number | 2472 |
| Place of birth | Swansea Wales |
| Religion | Protestant |
| Occupation | Postal department |
| Address | 8 Johnson Street, Boulder, Western Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 25 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs H Davies, 8 Johnson Street, Boulder, Western Australia |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 16th Battalion, 7th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/33/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A51 Chilka on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 48th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Distinguished Conduct Medal Work near Proyart on 8-9 August 1918. Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. This N.C.O. who was signalling sergeant, took charge of all headquarters signallers and runners when his officer was wounded, and supervised the arrangements under heavy machine gun fire. The final objective was captured at 12.10 p.m., and by 1.10 p.m. he had all companies connected by telephone to battalion headquarters. He kept these lines in repair, going out for this purpose under heavy shell fire. His incessant work kept battalion headquarters in touch with the situation.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 36 Date: |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
