| Regimental number | 615 |
| Place of birth | Launceston, Tasmania |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | 12 Batton Street, Launceston, Tasmania |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 25 |
| Next of kin | Mrs Millie Edwards, 12 Batton Street, Launceston, Tasmania |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 21st Battalion, C Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/38/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A38 Ulysses on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 24th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: Bar to Military Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'During the attack on MT. ST. QUENTIN North of PERONNE on 1st September 1918 this Non-Commissioned Officer on several occasions organised and personally led attacks on enemy strong posts which were holding up the advance. On one occasion with much skill and determination he dashed forward at the head of a party he had organised and was the first to reach the enemy strong post where he killed four of the enemy and the post was captured without further hostile resistance. A few minutes later he again led an attacking party which captured another machine gun post mainly owing to his skilful leadership and daring.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 115 Date: |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
