| Regimental number | 2607 |
| Place of birth | Kempsey New South Wales |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Hickeys Creek, Macleay River, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 25 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Islet Maud Hudson, PO, Hickeys Creek, Macleay River, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 3rd Battalion, 8th Reinforcement |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A54 Runic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lance Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 3rd Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Distinguished Conduct Medal Initiative and boldness while in charge of post enabling a very critical situation to be saved. Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll) | Bullecourt 4/5/17. Initiative and boldness While in charge of post enabling a very critical situation to be saved. Honour recommended on 12th May, 1917 |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He was in charge of the extreme right post of our line, which the enemy attacked heavily, driving out the garrison with bombs. He also reorganized the remaining men of his section, and leading them back to the post re-established it, capturing and killing twenty of the enemy. He was severely wounded.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 219 Date: |
| Date of death | |
| Place of burial | Woronora Cemetery |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
