| Regimental number | 1548 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Blenheim New Zealand |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Bank teller |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 26 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs M Gudgeon, 444 Madras Street Christchurch, New Zealand |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 11th Battalion, 3rd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/28/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A50 Itonus on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 51st Battalion |
| Promotions |
2nd Lieutenant Unit: INF11 Promotion date: Lieutenant Unit: INF11 Promotion date: |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Cross (Awarded) Many gallant acts and consistent good work throughout whole of operations, setting magnificant example to others. (East of Ypres). Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Cross ''For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. With thrity N.O.C.'s and men he carried out a raid which, owing tohis previous thorough reconnaissance and able leadership, was a complete success. Wirhout suffering a casualty he inflicted heavy losses on the enemy and brought back fifteen prisoners and one machine gun.''
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 150 Date: |