| Regimental number | 5382 |
| Place of birth | Bega New South Wales |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | Avoca, via Moss Vale, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs E Jackson, Avoca, via Moss Vale, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 1st Battalion, 17th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/18/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A49 Ceramic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 53rd Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous devotion to duty. Though wounded 3 times during the attack on POLYGON BUTTE on 26th September 1917 he continued to lead his Lewis Gun Section until the objective had been gained and the position consolidated. He set a splendid example of courage and determination.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 76 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 48 |
| Place of burial | West Wyalong Cemetery, New South Wales |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
