| Regimental number | 4723 |
| Place of birth | Dudley New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Miner |
| Address | 80 Gore Street, Fitzroy, Melbourne, Victoria |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 23 |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Nellie Hughes, 80 Gore Street, Fitzroy, Melbourne, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 22nd Battalion, 12th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/39/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A14 Euripides on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lance Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 22nd Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal For conspicuous gallantry during the attack on the Hindengurg line when he established his gun in such a position as to enfilade a sunken road used by the enemy. Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry during the attack on the HINDENBURG Lines on 3rd May 1917. He established his gun in a shell hole well to the front of the captured position so as to enfilade a sunken road used by the enemy and by preventing the movement of their reinforcements, contributed to the capture of their posts.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 189 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
