| Regimental number | 6051 |
| Place of birth | Ulmarra New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | School teacher |
| Address | Ulmarra, Clarence River, New South Wales |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Alice May Ellem, Ulmarra, Clarence River, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 23rd Battalion, 17th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/40/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A8 Argyllshire on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 23rd Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Work at Herleville on 18 August 1918. Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Plaque in New South Wales Garden of Remembrance |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'At HERLEVILLE, East of AMIENS, on the morning of 18th August, 1918, during minor operations this N.C.O. in spite of heavy Machine Gun fire and bombing made a reconnaissance along an enemy Communication trench and alone bombed out the crew of a Machine Gun Post and captured the gun which was impeding the consolidation of the Company's flank. Later, with great dash he pushed out under the fire of snipers from trees and obtained valuable information of his enemy dispositions. His work was of great value.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 109 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
