| Regimental number | 1711 |
| Place of birth | Hawker, South Australia |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 24 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Augusta Duck, Leigh Creek, South Australia |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Adelaide, South Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 32nd Battalion, 2nd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/49/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A30 Borda on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lance Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 48th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For gallantry and devotion to duty near VILLERS BRETONNEUX on 3rd May, 1918, when in charge of a Lewis gun team. In spite of heavy casualties from enemy fire he saw that his gun and ammunition got through safely. When the "mopping up" party were at work he posted his gun and maintained his position under heavy machine gun fire putting at least one enemy gun out of action and causing many casualties. He kept his gun in action and covered the retirement of his party until almost surrounded and then succeeded in getting it back intact to our lines although under heavy fire all the time. His coolness and bravery were magnificent under very trying circumstances.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 15 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 55 |
| Place of burial | AIF Cemetery, West Terrace, Adelaide, South Australia |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
