Regimental number | 1708 |
Place of birth | Christchurch, New Zealand |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Salesman |
Address | Christchurch, New Zealand |
Marital status | Married |
Age at embarkation | 35 |
Next of kin | Hilda Bockmaster, Bristol, England |
Enlistment date | |
Place of enlistment | Melbourne, Victoria |
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 | 58th 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 his men in a most gallant manner, and succeeded in capturing an enemy machine gun, together with eight unwounded prisoners.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 174 Date: |