| Regimental number | 755 |
| Place of birth | Port Chalmers, New Zealand |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Furnaceman |
| Address | 145 Arden Street, North Melbourne, Victoria |
| Marital status | Widower |
| Age at embarkation | 34 |
| Next of kin | Irene Cunningham, St. Vincent de Paul Orphanage, South Melbourne, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Melbourne, Victoria |
| Rank on enlistment | Sergeant |
| Unit name | 6th Battalion, G Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/23/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board Transport A20 Hororata on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Company Sergeant Major |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 6th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'This N.C.O. who is one of the original men, has all through shown spendid courage, coolness and devotion to duty. He is absolutely fearless and is always conspicuous during a bombardment by his cheerfulness which has a great effect on the men. He accompanies every wiring from his Company and has done particularly good work. No matter how trying the situation this N.C.O. always keeps his men in good spirits, generally starting a rousing song or chorus which is taken up by the whole company.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 62 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
