| Regimental number | 29074 |
| Place of birth | London England |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Painter |
| Address | 346 Moore Park Road, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 36 |
| Next of kin | Father, H Friend, 29 Nunhead Green, Peckham, London, England |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Gunner |
| Unit name | Howitzer Brigade 116 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 13/136/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A60 Aeneas on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Gunner |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 8th Field Artillery Brigade |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Work at Cerisy on 8 August 1918. Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'On the 8th August, 1918, at CERISY, this man was a Battery runner attached to Brigade Headquarters, and throughout the whole operations, displayed marked courage and devotion to duty under most adverse circumstances, and often under very heavy shell fire. He carried important despatches to and from batteries, showed an utter disregard for personal safety, and was an excellent example of courage, initiative and coolness.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 61 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
