Regimental number | 883 |
Place of birth | Goulburn New South Wales |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Vaudeville artist |
Address | Addison Street, Goulburn, New South Wales |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 21 |
Next of kin | Sister, Linda E Ford, Addison Street, Goulburn, New South Wales |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 30th Battalion, D Company |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/47/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A72 Beltana on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Lance Sergeant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 30th Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry during operations from 26 to 28 August, 1918, which resulted in the capture of Foucaucourt. This non-commissioned officer was with a platoon of the right attacking company, which was held up by an enemy machine gun. He rushed the gun at the point of the bayonet, and captured the crew.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 35 Date: |