| Regimental number | 4139 |
| Place of birth | Ballarat, Victoria |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Timber cutter |
| Address | Wielangato, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 30 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs B Barrett, Bunding PO, North Ballan, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 5th Battalion, 13th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/22/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A64 Demosthenes on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 1st Pioneer Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Dinguished Conduct Medal Work at PROYART on 22-23 August 1918. Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For gallantry and devotion to duty from 25 February to 16 September, 1918. As Lewis gun N.C.O., he has at all times carried out his duties in a very efficient manner. On the night of 22-23 August, forward of Proyard, when following the infantry during the advance, all his gunners and carriers became casualties in a heavy barrage. Unaided, he carried the wounded to a place of safety, and then advanced and joined his working party. He has always shown coolness and set a fine example to his section under fire.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 135 Date: |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
