| Regimental number | 2383 |
| Place of birth | Gunnedah New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Barker |
| Address | Crown Street, Wollongong, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Father, R H Howes, Crown Street, Wollongong, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 20th Battalion, 5th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/37/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A75 Ballarat on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 20th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Work at Hanebeke Wood on 20 September 1917. Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'At HANEBEKE WOOD on 20th September 1917 during advance on the Battalion objective, a strong point was holding up the advance. This N.C.O. called on those men near to follow him and rushed the strong point. He very gallantly led the charge, killing one of the enemy as he did so and succeeding in capturing the Strong Point and the garrison. His example of courage and leadership inspired all who saw him.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31 Date: |
| Other details | Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
