| Regimental number | 123 |
| Place of birth | Granville New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Carpenter |
| Address | 'Nundle', Burwood Road, Enfield, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 22 |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs A C Eldred, 'Nundle', Burwood Road, Enfield, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 1st Field Ambulance, B Squadron |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 26/44/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board Transport A14 Euripides on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 1st Mechanical Transport Company |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal (Awarded) Great courage and resource in evacuation work under heavy fire. (East of Ypres). Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during the operations East of YPRES on October 4th, 1917. This man showed the greatest courage and resource in helping in the evacuation of the wounded from the forward Regimental Aid Posts. He continuously crossed ground swept by shell fire and carried wounded men across swampy ground, showing at all times the greatest disregard of danger. He set a fine example throughout.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31 Date: |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
