| Regimental number | 264 |
| Date of birth | |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Compositor |
| Address | 1218 Mair Street, Ballarat, Victoria |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 25 |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Elsie James, 8 William Street, Malvern, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Sergeant |
| Unit name | 39th Battalion, Headquarters |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/56/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A11 Ascanius on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 39th Battalion |
| Promotions |
2nd Lieutenant Unit: INF39 Promotion date: Lieutenant Unit: INF39 Promotion date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in reconnoitering and repairing a road and constructing a bridge over a river under heavy shell fire. His gallantry under the most trying circumstances was a fine example, and inspired his men with the greatest confidence.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 219 Date: Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty as battalion signalling officer. In spite of very intense fire he established and maintained a visual station which was necessarily in an exposed position. This station formed an important link, and it called for courage of a high order to maintain it.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 150 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Cross, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
