| Regimental number | 8732 |
| Place of birth | Hyde Park, South Australia |
| School | Unley Public School, South Australia |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Motor mechanic |
| Address | Hyde Park, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 20 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Ethel Harper, Jasper Street, Hyde Park, South Australia |
| Previous military service | 74th Infantry |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Sapper |
| Unit name | 3rd Field Company Engineers, Reinforcement 18 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 14/22/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A20 Hororata on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sapper |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 15th Field Company Engineers |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty when ordered to place an entanglement round a captured enemy post. He, with three others, moved forward to the post several hundred yards under heavy fire, and proceeded to erect 150 yards of entanglement under direct observation of the enemy. While the work was being completed, he twice went back to report progress, and ask what he could do further. Finally, he carried despatches to battalion headquarters, through heavy enemy barrage. He set a splendid example of coolness and devotion to duty.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31 Date: Bar to Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and skill near Peronne from 1 to 5 September, 1918. He constructed two footbridges between Blaches and St. Radegonde under heavy shell and machine gun fire, and personally carried out valuable reconnaissance work at Peronne bridges. His coolness and ability were admirable.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 35 Date: |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Distinguished Conduct Medal & Bar, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
