| Regimental number | 3359 |
| Place of birth | Monmouth England |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Clerk |
| Address | Southport, Queensland |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 30 |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Elizabeth Herbert, c/o J Herbert, Cavendish Road, Coorparoo, Brisbane, Queensland |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 47th Battalion, 9th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/64/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A33 Ayrshire on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 26th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'During the attack on 8th August 1918, East of VILLERS BRETONNEUX, near AMIENS, this N.C.O. was on the extreme right of his Battalion. He displayed great courage and initiative by crossing the railway line many times, mopping up individuals of the enemy who were holding out and sniping our men, and always kept close touch with the troops attacking on the South side of the railway. On the following days of the advance, he twice organised small parties and rushed enemy posts, inflicting many casualties on the enemy and capturing several prisoners. Owing to his energy, his flank was never in doubt. He inspired confidence in all ranks by his fine display of bravery and initiative, and when most of the officers became casualties, he took command and led the men in fine style. He has rendered conspicuous service throughout the whole of the operations of the past six months.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 135 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
