Regimental number | 454 |
Place of birth | Melbourne Victoria |
Religion | Methodist |
Occupation | Bookkeeper |
Address | 49 Campbell Street, Moreland, Victoria |
Marital status | Married |
Age at embarkation | 24 |
Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Essie Amelia Griffiths, C/o Mrs J B Lister, 37 Dress Street, Mt Pleasant, Ballarat, Victoria |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Corporal |
Unit name | 39th Battalion, B Company |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/56/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A11 Ascanius on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Staff Sergeant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | Australian Army Pay Corps |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
MSM Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Meritorious Service Medal 'For conspicuous ability and continued good service during period from 16th September 1918 to 11th November 1918. This Warrant Officer was originally Pay Sergeant to 39th Battalion A.I.F. and is now Chief Clerk in Divisional Paymaster's Office. His work has always been of the highest standard; at all times he has displayed the greatest tact and ability and has performed excellent work and rendered valuable assistance in the control of Pay matters of this Division. during the last 4 (four) months he has been in charge of the cash section of the Divisional Pay office and all financial statements have been prepared under his supervision. His assiduous application and devotion to duty have set a splendid example to the Pay Staff of this Division and his services are deserving of special recognition.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 113 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Meritorious Service Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Date of death | |
Place of burial | Parkes Cemetery |