| Regimental number | 550 |
| Place of birth | Wellington, New Zealand |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Butcher |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 24 |
| Next of kin | Edward Boys, Jessop Street, Archhill, Auckland, New Zealand |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Place of enlistment | Eastern Hill, Victoria |
| Rank on enlistment | Driver |
| Unit name | 6th Battalion, Headquarters |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/23/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A20 Hororata on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 6th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty with the battalion transport. The pack train was heavily shelled every day, and it was entirely due to coolness and prompt action that the pack animals were brought through the hostile barrage. When some of his animals were wounded, he was instrumental in clearing the road and preventing a dangerous congestion of traffic.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 95 Date: |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
