Regimental number | 5966 |
Place of birth | Coventry England |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Farmer |
Address | Sheppard's Siding, Wagga Wagga, New South Wales |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 29 |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs M Adkins, Meridian Hill, Coventry, England |
Enlistment date | |
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 1st Battalion, 19th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/18/4 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A18 Wiltshire on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Lance Corporal |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 1st Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal 'Conspicuous galantry and devotion to duty as Lewis Gunner, setting splendid example. (East of Ypres 4-6 October 1917)' Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during operations East of YPRES between 4/6 October, 1917. Being in charge of a Lewis Gun he pushed on during a heavy barrage by the enemy and was able to cover the advance of his platoon. He showed an excellent example to those around him thoughout the operations.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Date of death | |
Place of burial | Springvale Cemetery |