| Regimental number | 3179 |
| Place of birth | Maryborough Queensland |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Station manager |
| Address | Gladstone, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 30 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Grace Gilmore, Gladstone, Queensland |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 41st Battalion, 7th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/58/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A18 Wiltshire on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 5th Machine Gun Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'This N.C.O. had charge of two machine guns in the operations against PERONNE on 2nd September 1918. He handled them with great judgement and effect, taking his guns and crew through a heavy barrage and into position, from which he rendered splendid assistance to the attacking troops. he set a fine example to the men of his teams, inspiring them by his utter disregard of danger, his courage, cheerfulness and devotion to duty.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 115 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
