| Regimental number | 429 |
| Place of birth | Benalla Vic |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | Ellinbank PO, Ellinbank, South Warragul, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22 |
| Next of kin | Father, G Heywood, Ellinbank PO, Ellinbank, South Warragul, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | Machine Gun Company 2, Reinforcement 6 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 24/7/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A17 Port Lincoln on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | 429B |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 4th Machine Gun Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'During the attack made by the enemy near Dernancourt on 5th April, 1918, this N.C.O. showed conspicuous ability and bravery. He covered the retirement of the Infantry and then when almost cut offQin fact believing himself to be cut offQhe got his gun back to a position where he again got in to action. he greatly assisted the Infantry in their consolidation of the new line by keeping his gun in action and keeping the heads of the enemy down. He was under direct Machine Gun and Rifle fire all the time.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 185 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
