Regimental number | 5139 |
Place of birth | Moruya New South Wales |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Gardener |
Address | 'Queenscliffe', Waratah Street, Katoomba, New South Wales |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 37 |
Next of kin | Sister, Mrs M Oliver, 'Queenscliffe', Waratah Street, Katoomba, New South Wales |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 19th Battalion, 13th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/36/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A31 Ajana on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 18th Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Work at Mont St.Quentin on 31 August 1918. Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'When his company was approaching the objective during the attack on MT. ST. QUENTIN near PERONNE, on 31st August, 1918, this N.C.Os platoon was held up to severe enemy machine gun fire from the direct front. He immediately gathered a few men and bringing constant hosing fire on the enemy with his Lewis gun, led the attack on the position and captured the gun with 5 prisoners. By his marked gallantry and coolness and his skilful and accurate use of his Lewis gun, a dangerous obstacle was overcome, and the remainder of his platoon was enabled to move forward without casualties. His courage and cheerfulness throughout the attack were a fine example to his men.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 115 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |