| Regimental number | 5613 |
| Place of birth | Sydney New South Wales |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Clerk |
| Address | 12 Argyle Place, North Carlton, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 18 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs L Gummersall, 122 Fitzroy Street, Fitzroy, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 21st Battalion, 15th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/38/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A9 Shropshire on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lance Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 24th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal 'Work at Broodseinde on 4 October 1917.' Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry on 4th October, 1917, at BROODSEINDE. This man who was acting as a Company Signaller had his apparatus destroyed by the enemy barrage before zero, but maintained communication by running, he also repaired the line from Battalion Headquarters, to Brigade forward station on several occasions under heavy enemy shell fire. Later he acted as a guide to the relieving Battalion, and on account of heavy casualties amongst the runners was on duty for 48 hours. Without sleep. His work was of the highest order, displaying great gallantry and devotion to duty.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 76 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
