Regimental number | 886 |
Place of birth | Deptford, London, England |
Age on arrival in Australia | 30 |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Musician |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 31 |
Next of kin | Aunt, Mrs Osborne, 8 Notts Terrace, Deptford, London, England |
Previous military service | Lancashire Fusiliers for 12 years |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 25th Battalion, D Company |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/42/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A60 Aeneas on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 25th Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Mention in Despatches Conspicuous bravery in endeavouring to force a passage through enemy wire during the attack on Pozieres Ridge. Killed in Action. Recommendation date: |
Fate | Killed in Action |
Place of death or wounding | France |
Age at death | 32 |
Age at death from cemetery records | 33 |
Place of burial | A.I.F. Burial Ground (Plot XV, Row K, Grave No. 29), Grass Lane, Flers, France |
Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 104 |