| Regimental number | 4439 |
| Place of birth | Adelaide South Australia |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Warehouse assistant |
| Address | 178 King William Road, Hyde Park, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 20 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Lucina Maud Gross, 178 King William Road, Hyde Park, South Australia |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 27th Battalion, 11th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/44/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A9 Shropshire on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 32nd Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'During the operations of this battalion near Bellicourt between the 29 September and 1 October, 1918, he displayed skilful leadership, gallantry, and devotion to duty. Early in the advance on 29 September, both his platoon officer and sergeant became casualties. He at once assumed command and led his platoon in all the subsequent attacks. On several occasions he personally went forward under heavy fire and selected Lewis gun positions and when the objective was reached his skill and resource enabled the platoon to consolidate the position to the best advantage.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 20 Date: |
| Date of death |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
