| Regimental number | 597 |
| Place of birth | Bathurst New South Wales |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Bank clerk |
| Address | 14 Cheeter Street, North Sydney, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Brother, Herbert Norman Denton, 14 Cheeter Street, North Sydney, New South Wales |
| Previous military service | 42nd Infantry |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | Machine Gun Company 14, Reinforcement 10 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 24/19/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board RMS Osterley on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 5th Machine Gun Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'This man has exhibited the highest courage and devotion to duty during the past four months. Under exceptionally trying circumstances he has been a man who could be placed in particularly dangerous positions and yet have his officer's highest confidence. On several occasions he has volunteered for dangerous work and has always succeeded in justifying the reliance placed on him. This gallantry and determination are most praiseworthy.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 75 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
