| Regimental number | 2052 |
| Place of birth | Penshurst, Victoria |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Farm hand |
| Address | Gazette, Penshurst, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 19 |
| Next of kin | Father, S Eales, Gazette, Penshurst, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 8th Battalion, 5th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/25/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A20 Hororata on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | 1720 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 8th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Distinguished Conduct Medal '(Polygon Wood 20 September 1917) Exceptionally valuable services as messenger and guide, materially assisting in success of attack.' Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in an attack. He did excellent work in giving direction to the flank of the attack, and kept in touch with the unit on his right. He went forward with two men and captured an enemy regimental commander and his staff. He then worked all over the captured area, and collected valuable documents and information. He did splendid work throughout the engagement.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 110 Date: |