Regimental number | 5892 |
Place of birth | Bundaberg Queensland |
Religion | Methodist |
Occupation | Teamster |
Address | Brisbane, Queensland |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 20 |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Mary Ann Adams, Murgon, Queensland |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 25th Battalion, 16th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/42/4 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A36 Boonah on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Lance Corporal |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 26th Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Distinguished Conduct Medal Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'During the attack on the Beaurevoir Line, east of Peronne, on 3 October, 1918, he volunteered to go with Sergeant Cox, and together they rushed an enemy post containing three machine guns and about 50 enemy. He carried his Lewis gun, and during the advance used it from the hip, firing so accurately that the enemy fire was kept down. Together, these two non-commissioned officers captured the entire post and killed ten of the enemy. He showed fine courage and did splendid work.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 20 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Distinguished Conduct Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |