| Regimental number | 778 |
| Place of birth | Dunolly, Victoria |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Miner |
| Address | c/o Miss Hutchinson, Crystal Street, Broken Hill, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Mary Ann Hughes, Lo5 Lucan Street, Bendigo, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 10th Battalion, E Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/27/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board Transport A11 Ascanius on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 3rd Light Trench Mortar Battery |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Distinguished Conduct Medal By coolness and presence of mind saved gun and crew and rendered valuable services subsequently. (Bullecourt on 6 May 1917). Recommendation date: |
| Other details from Roll of Honour Circular | Died after discharge of Tuberculosis |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Age at death | 28 |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and determination near Lihons, 10 to 12 August, 1918. This N.C.O. was in charge of two Stokes mortars, which he handled with great ability. Pushing his guns forward with the advancing waves, he brought them into action in an exposed position swept by machine gun fire, and did excellent work, covering the advance of the infantry.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 35 Date: Military Medal Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 189 Date: |