| Regimental number | 215 |
| Place of birth | Charlton Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Carpenter |
| Address | 219 Berlin Street, Burnley, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 28 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Mary Ives, 219 Berlin Street, Burnley, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Sapper |
| Unit name | 2nd Field Company Engineers |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 14/21/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board Transport A3 Orvieto on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | 2nd Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 2nd Field Company Engineers |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal 'Valuable work and fine example of courage and devotion to duty. (East of Ypres)' Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'During the operations east of YPRES on 4th October 1917, he was one of a party employed on the construction of a strong point vicinity of MOLENAARELSTHOEK. He gave great assistance to his section Officer in locating and setting out the work. On proceeding to the work, owing to heavy machine gun fire, it was necessary to take the working party over the ridge in small parties and on four occasions he crossed leading the parties and setting them to work. He did splendid work supervising and his confifdent bearing greatly encouraged the men.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
