| Regimental number | 1912 |
| Place of birth | Sydney New South Wales |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | 6 Alma Street, Darlington, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs J Bannister, 6 Alma Street, Darlington, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 3rd Battalion, 5th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/20/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A55 Kyarra on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 45th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Victoria Cross (Distinguished Conduct Medal awarded) Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during an enemy attack, when in charge of a Lewis gun, under extremely heavy shell and machine gun fire. Owing to the nature of the ground, he mounted his gun on another man's shoulder, and opened fire, inflicting heavy casualties, and, holding up the advance for two hours enabling a withdrawal of troops to a better defensive position. Although wounded twice, he kept in action until seriously wounded. He refused to be moved until every wounded man of his section had been carried away. Subsequently, he had to be left behind, but was rescued some hours later when the battalion retook the position. His courage and determination have invariably been of the highest character.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 15 Date: |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
