| Regimental number | 569 |
| Place of birth | Nottingham England |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Storeman |
| Address | The Wharf, Bourneville, Birmingham, England |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 25 |
| Next of kin | Grandmother, Mrs L Sparray, The Wharf, Bourneville, Birmingham, England |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 17th Battalion, B Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/34/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A32 Themistocles on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 13th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal 'During the attack near Bullec on 11th April 1917 he handled a party of stokes bomb carriers with great bravery. After handing over his bombs he reported to his company and all the N.C.O.s being killed or wounded, he set a splendid example by his coolness and cheerful bravery. At one time he with a small party was surrounded by Germans but he led a charge and broke through. His work throughout was most creditable.' |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'During the attack near BULLECOURT on 11th April 1917 he handled a party of Stokes bomb carriers with great bravery. After handing over his bombs he reported to his company and all the Non Commissioned Officers being killed or wounded, he set a splendid example by his coolness and cheerful bravery. At one time he with a small party was surrounded by Germans, but he led a charge and broke through. His work throughout was most creditable.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 169 Date: |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal War service: 4 years and 230 days (of which 4 years and 84 days were abroad). Discharged in Sydney, New South Wales. Military Medal awarded 16 April 1917. ~ |
| Date of death |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
