| Regimental number | 2586 |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Cabinet maker |
| Address | c/o H Carrington, Nandewar Street, Narrabri, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Ellen Tersley Nilser, Tarramoa PO, Tarramoa, Invercargill, New Zealand |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 34th Battalion, 5th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/51/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board SS Napier on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 34th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Refers 12 October 1917. Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in the Battle of YPRES (Phase 5) 12th October 1917. When all his stretcher bearers were killed or wounded he continued to search the shell holes in front of the line for wounded comrades. Bandaging their wounds and marking their positions he organised extra stretcher bearers, and continued carrying for 30 hours without rest although thoroughly exhausted. Several men who had sunk in the shell holes undoubtedly owe their lives to his fearlessness and self sacrifice under very heavy enemy Artillery and Machine Gun fire.'
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
