| Regimental number | 2940 |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Horseman |
| Address | 78 Calvert Street, Marrickville, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 25 |
| Next of kin | Aunt, Mrs Emily Huxley, 78 Calvert Street, Marrickville, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 30th Battalion, 6th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/47/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A71 Nestor on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 30th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during the operations near NAUROY from 29th September to 1st October 1918. Whilst advancing to take up a position in the front line, a shell exploded at the head of this man's section, killing two, and wounding another man, and slightly wounding Private HUXLEY. Despite this, he rushed forward, rescued a Lewis Gun, and carried the wounded to a safer place before taking cover himself. Later, when an enemy barrage fell on the post occupied by his section, he showed quick decision and fine leadership in moving his post to a flank. Find the Lewis gun had been left behind, he immediately rushed back to the post through heavy fire, brought the gun back, and immediately got it into action against an enemy machine gun which was firing directly on his post. The great daring, disregard of personal safety, and the high standard of courage displayed by this man was an inspiring example to his comrades.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 109 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
