| Regimental number | 518 |
| Place of birth | Newcastle England |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Motorman |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 24 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Annie James, 223 Westmoreland Road, Newcastle on Tyne, England |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 15th Battalion, C Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/32/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 15th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous bravery on the night of the 3rd-4th May, 1915, during the operations near Gaba Tepe (Dardanelles). Durinmg an attack by the enemy he frequently picked up and threw back their own hand grenades, exhibiting the greatest coolness and courage at a critical time. Later on he assisted in carrying food and water to the firing line under a very heavy and continuous shell and machine gun fire.'
Source: 'London Gazette' No. 8855 Date: |