Regimental number | 46 |
Place of birth | Melbourne Vic |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Plumber |
Address | 50 Gladstone Avenue, Croxton, Victoria |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 25 |
Next of kin | Mrs R N Hopkins, 50 Gladstone Avenue, Croxton, Victoria |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Sapper |
Unit name | 2nd Field Company Engineers |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 14/21/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board Transport A3 Orvieto on |
Regimental number from Nominal Roll | 461 |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 2nd Field Company Engineers |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Distinguished Conduct Medal Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty when in charge of parties carrying stores forward to the front line. His men were several times dispersed by shell fire, but he re-organized them and got them forward. He continued at this work for eighteen hours, showing great courage and sound judgment throughout.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 95 Date: Military Medal 'Throughout the whole of the preparations for the offensive operations of 4th October, 1917 near MOLENAARELSTHOEK east of YPRES he displayed excellent judgment, untiring zeal and an utter contempt for personal danger. By his leadership and example he greatly increased the efficiency of his men. On the morning of the 4th October, he rendered valuable service by expediting the passage of a large working party through a heavy barrage and whilst so doing was badly wounded.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: Distinguished Conduct Medal, Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |