| Regimental number | 143 |
| Place of birth | Halstead England |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Locomotive fireman |
| Address | c/o Miss Radford, Margaret Street, Midland Junction, Western Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 23 |
| Next of kin | Mary E. Dean, 12 Mitchell Avenue, Halsted, Essex, England |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Driver |
| Unit name | Divisional Signal Company 1 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 22/11/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A10 Karroo on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Driver |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 1st Divisional Signal Company |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Distinguished Conduct Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'On 8th May, 1915, during operations near Krithia, for distinguished gallantry. Was detailed to accompany four Officers to the firing line to lay telephone wire. Owing to the heavy fire only one Officer reached the position. Driver Dean kept up constant communiucation with Brigade Headquarters until 3 a.m. on 9th May, when the remaining Officer was wounded. Alone, he assisted this Officer back and attended to other wounded men, but never neglected his duties on the telephone.'
Source: 'London Gazette' No. 6542 Date: |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
