| Regimental number | 1068 |
| Place of birth | Wild Horse Plains, South Australia |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Clerk |
| Address | The Towers, Sulphide Street, Broken Hill, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 25 |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs V C Barnden, c/o Mrs C E Carlisle, 'Ulurara', Mica Street, Broken Hill, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Sergeant |
| Unit name | 3rd Pioneer Battalion, D Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 14/15/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A62 Wandilla on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 3rd Pioneer Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Unspecified Recommendation date: Mention in Despatches Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette' No. 30706 (28 May 1918); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 165 (24 October 1918). Recommendation date: Military Cross Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. During a night attack on the enemy this officer was responsible for consolidating the left flank. He brought his party up in the dark, and found the position strongly held by the enemy. He attacked, capturing some and killing the remainder, then laid out and dug his task. He set a fine example of skill and coolness.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 15 Date: |
| Other details | War service: Western Front Medals: Military Cross, Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |