Regimental number | 2778 |
Place of birth | Hamilton South Australia |
Religion | Methodist |
Occupation | Farmer |
Address | Balaklava, South Australia |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 22 |
Next of kin | Sister, Mrs Edith middleton, Balaklava, South Australia |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 32nd Battalion, 5th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/49/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A9 Shropshire on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | Machine Gun Details |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'During the operations in the vicinity of BELLICOURT on 29th September to 2nd October, 1918,. When this man's N.C.O. was wounded, he took charge of the team, led them forward and got into action where the situation was most critical. He engaged the enemy at once and by his courage and initiative made good the position till the Infantry came up and filled the gap. His gallantry and absolute disregard of personal safety helped greatly in relieving a most difficult situation.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 109 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Date of death |