| Regimental number | 2380 |
| Place of birth | Sydney New South Wales |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Engine driver |
| Address | c/o Geraldton Post Office, Geraldton, Western Australia |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 27 |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Blanch Forrest, Carnarvon, Western Australia |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 28th Battalion, 5th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/45/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A32 Themistocles on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 12th Field Artillery Brigade |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Mention in Despatches Recommendation date: Distinguished Conduct Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For consistent gallantry in action. On 28 September, during the operations near Bellicourt, he was acting as a linesman, and maintained communication for a period of thirty six hours under heavy fire. He also displayed great courage in subsequent operations on the Beaurevoir line at Bussigny and at St. Souplet, in charge of a gun detachment.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 42 Date: |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
