Regimental number | 2451 |
Place of birth | Port Augusta South Australia |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Motor-driver |
Address | Yudnipinia Station via Port Augusta, South Australia |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 22 |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs. Mary Ann Footner, Port Augusta, South Australia |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 9th Light Horse Regiment, 17th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/14/4 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A58 Kabinga on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 9th Light Horse Regiment |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He rushed his machine gun into position, and repelled an enemy counter attack under very heavy fire. He assisted in holding a most important position, and by his courage and resource saved a critical situation.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 110 Date: |