Regimental number | 610 |
Place of birth | Devon England |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Hewer |
Address | Mumballup PO, Mumballup, Western Australia |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 31 |
Next of kin | Brother, I Clark, c/o Mrs Gyss, Commercial Road, Port Adelaide, South Australia |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 28th Battalion, D Company |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/45/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A11 Ascanius on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Company Sergeant Major |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 28th Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Distinguished Conduct Medal Work at Westhoek on 20 September 1917. Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. This N.C.O. led his platoon with great dash, and set a splendid example to all. When all his company officers had become casualties, he took command of his company, and handled his men in grand style under very trying circumstances. His conduct was most gallant and inspiring.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 95 Date: |
Other details | Medals: Distinguished Conduct Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |