| Regimental number | 376 |
| Place of birth | Waratah New South Wales |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Carpenter |
| Address | Dawson Street, Waratah, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 25 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Elizabeth S Jacobson, Dawson Street, Waratah, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | Machine Gun Company 14, Reinforcement 5 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 24/19/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A73 Commonwealth on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 5th Machine Gun Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'During the operations in the vicinity of PERONNE on 1st and 2nd September, 1918, this N.C.O. rendered invaluable assistance by manipulating his guns under fire with such coolness and daring that he was enabled to inflict heavy casualties on the enemy at a critical stage of the advance. His consistent courage and devotion to duty inspired the men under him throughout the operation.'
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
