Regimental number | 4199 |
Place of birth | Myrtleford, Victoria |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Carpenter |
Address | 13 Illawarra Street, Williamstown, Victoria |
Marital status | Married |
Age at embarkation | 26 |
Next of kin | Wife, Mrs M Deveson, 13 Illawarra Street, Williamstown, Victoria |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 8th Battalion, 13th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/25/5 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A64 Demosthenes on |
Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 1st Pioneer Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry during operations. He worked unceasingly for several days and nights consolidating advanced positions, and showed complete disregard of danger. He was several times buried by shells.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 62 Date: |
Discharge date | |
Other details | Served in World War II - Lt. Colonel V 12371 |