| Regimental number | 7195 |
| Place of birth | Sydney New South Wales |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Accountant |
| Address | Perth, Western Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 26 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Jessie Hooper, Bible House St Georges Terrace, Perth, Western Australia |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 16th Battalion, 24th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/33/6 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A28 Miltiades on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 16th Battalion |
| Promotions |
2nd Lieutenant Unit: INF16 Promotion date: Lieutenant Unit: INF16 Promotion date: |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Distinguished Conduct Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For gallantry and devotion to duty. He has carried out his many duties in such a way as to bring credit to himself and give satisfaction to all concerned. In the line, his example has always been one of coolness and courage, and at all times he has been found thoroughly trustworthy and reliable. When the battalion was holding the line at Villers-Bretonneux, in May, he did some most valuable work as a patrol leader.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 135 Date: |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
