Regimental number | 1797 |
Place of birth | Gippsland Victoria |
Religion | Roman Catholic |
Occupation | Bootmaker |
Address | 66 Lincoln Street, Richmond, Victoria |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 23 |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs E Murcutt, 66 Lincoln Street, Richmond, Victoria |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 6th Battalion, 4th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/23/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A18 Wiltshire on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 5th Machine Gun Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Distinguished Conduct Medal Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry in action. He repeatedly displayed great courage and determination during raids on the enemy's trenches. On one occasion, after his wound was dressed, he returned to the front line.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 116 Date: |
Date of death | |
Place of burial | Kew Cemetery |