Regimental number | 1646 |
Place of birth | Richmond Victoria |
Religion | Presbyterian |
Occupation | Station hand |
Address | Gresham Street, Longreach, Queensland |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 21 |
Next of kin | Mrs J Griff, Atherton Road, Oakleigh, Victoria |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Gunner |
Unit name | Field Artillery Brigade 3, Battery 7 |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 13/31/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A22 Rangatira on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 11th Field Artillery Brigade |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Distinguished Conduct Medal Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion during a hostile attack, when in charge of a forward section of guns. During a heavy bombardment, one gun was put out of action, but he continued to serve the remaining gun during a most critical period. Later, when all the officers with the battery had been killed, he took command, and directed and controlled the fire until the arrival of an officer. Throughout the day his splendid courage, energy, and resource set a magnificent example to all with him.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 15 Date: |
Date of death | |
Place of burial | Springvale Cemetery |