Regimental number | 1463 |
Place of birth | Bloomfield Victoria |
Religion | Roman Catholic |
Occupation | Plumber |
Address | ... |
Marital status | Married |
Age at embarkation | 26 |
Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Dorothy Cowain, 62 Chadsworth Road, North Perth, Western Australia |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 16th Battalion, 2nd Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/33/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A50 Itonus on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 16th Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Distinguished Conduct Medal Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He led a bombing attack through enemy trenches against continuous opposition. When the attack at other points was held up by an enemy machine gun, he kept it out of action until his company was able to proceed. It was in a great measure due to his almost reckless courage and personal example that his party was successful.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 15 Date: |