| Regimental number | 846 |
| Place of birth | Goulburn, New South Wales |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Locomotive driver |
| Address | Midland Junction, Western Australia |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 30 |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Myra C A Hackfath, Viveash Road, Midland Junction, Western Australia |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | CSM (WO Class II) |
| Unit name | Railway Unit, Section 3 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 15/9/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A28 Miltiades on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 11th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during a hostile air attack on an ammunition depot. A bomb was dropped on a waggon loaded with shells, which was set on fire, and he at once got into the truck and extinguished the fire. His gallant conduct undoubtedly saved the ammunition.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 110 Date: |
| Family/military connections | Cousin (1st): 4017 Pte Fred ARCHER, 47th Bn, killed in action, 10 August 1916. |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Distinguished Conduct Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
