Regimental number | 2467 |
Place of birth | Bendigo, Victoria |
Religion | Roman Catholic |
Occupation | Clerk |
Address | Federal Hotel, Perth, Western Australia |
Marital status | Married |
Age at embarkation | 39 |
Next of kin | Wife, Mrs G Dow, Federal Hotel, Perth, Western Australia |
Enlistment date | |
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 | 16th Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Distinguished Conduct Medal Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry in action. He led a bombing party in the attack with great courage and initiative, and accounted for a large number of the enemy. Later, he with a small party repulsed an enemy counter attack.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 62 Date: |