| Regimental number | 1712 |
| Place of birth | Dover England |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | c/o Mrs Hudson, 2 Ridge Street, North Sydney, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 20 |
| Next of kin | Father, H Atkins, 55 Berdhurst Rise, South Croydon Surrey, England |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 9th Battalion, 4th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/26/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A15 Star Of England on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | Australian Army Pay Corps |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Distinguished Conduct Medal Distinguished conduct and bravery in the field. Coolness and initiative in leading section and great personal courage. (Bullecourt 6-7 May 1917). Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Effective abroad (still overseas) |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. When his Corporal was wounded he took charge of his section and bombed the enemy continuously for two hours, capturing 50 yards of trench. Throughout he controlled the men with splendid courage, and set a fine example.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 219 Date: |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
