| Regimental number | 4127 |
| Place of birth | Dungog New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Painter |
| Address | Denie Street, West Tamworth, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 18 |
| Next of kin | Father, J Griffiths, Denie Street, West Tamworth, New South Wales |
| Previous military service | 13th Infantry |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 19th Battalion, 10th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/36/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A67 Orsova on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 3rd Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'During the operation of 11th August 1918, against RAINECOURT, East of AMIENS, this man displayed exceptional gallantry and ability in handling his Lewis Gun. When the left flank of his company was held up he worked his gun to the flank of the enemy position and bringing enfilade fire to bear, wiped out the enemy garrison. In carrying out this task he crawled with his gun a distance of 20 yards in full view of the enemy and in the face of intense enemy machine gun fire and sniping, in order to gain a position of cover. His courageous effort removed an obstacle which otherwise would have undoubtedly caused heavy casualties to his Company.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 109 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
