| Regimental number | 6080 |
| Place of birth | At Sea, New Zealand |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Driver |
| Address | 106 Grafton Street, Woollahra, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 24 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Katie Friend, 106 Grafton Street, Woollahra, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Sydney, New South Wales |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 22nd Battalion, 17th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/39/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A8 Argyllshire on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 22nd Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal For conspicuous gallantry and initiative in the assult on the Bullecourt trenches when he saved a Lewis Gun and some panniers from one of our casualties under heavy fire and by skillful use of same kept down enemy snipers. Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and initiative in the assault on the BULLECOURT trenches on 3rd May 1917 when he salvaged a Lewis Gun and some panniers from one of our casualties under heavy fire and by skilful use of the same kept down the enemy snipers who were picking off our wounded.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 189 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
