| Regimental number | 3918 |
| Place of birth | Melbourne Vic |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Timber worker |
| Address | Waverley House Boulder Road, Kalgoorlie, Western Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 28 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs E Helsin, Battle Street, Cottesloe Beach, Western Australia |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 16th Battalion, 12th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/33/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A31 Ajana on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 16th Battalion |
| Fate | Died of wounds |
| Place of burial | St. Sever Cemetery Extension (Block R, Plot II, Row J, Grave No. 23), Rouen, France |
| Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 79 |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'Is brought under notice for the very gallant manner in which he carried out his duties during operations near ZONNEBEKE on the 26th September, 1917. He was attached to Company Headquarters as a runner, and his duties carried him through areas that were continually under the heaviest barrages. During one period of the operations he voluntarily carried forward S.O.S. Flares to the front line through a heavy barrage and under machine gun fire. On his return he had again to penetrate a heavy enemy barrage and brought back valuable information. He is recommended for distinction.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
