| Regimental number | 4783 |
| Place of birth | London England |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Butcher |
| Address | Eumungerie PO, Eumungerie, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 18 |
| Next of kin | Sister, Miss P Greenleaf, 2 Woodside Road, Surrey, England |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 13th Battalion, 15th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/30/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A15 Star Of England on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 13th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Refers 2 May 1918. Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'East of VILLERS BRETONNEUX on the morning of the 2nd May, 1918, when an Officer was severely wounded by machine gun fire and lay within full view of the enemy, Private GREENLEAF and [1403 S.N.] SMITH went to his assistance and carried him in at very great personal risk. With the assistance of two other men they improvised a stretcher squad, and, as the case was a serious one, carried through with it to the Regimental Aid Post. This was done in broad daylight, and practically the whole route was under observation of enemy snipers who were very active.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 23 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal Tombstone inscription reads: 'The last coo-ee'. |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 82 |
| Place of burial | Dubbo (New) Cemetery, New South Wales |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
