| Regimental number | 1212 |
| Place of birth | Wangaratta Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Inspector Vermin Destruction Act |
| Address | Christmastown, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 24 |
| Next of kin | Father, John Johns, Christmastown via Chiltern, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 37th Battalion, D Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/54/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A34 Persic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 37th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Work at Ploegsteert on 18-19 May 1917. Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Plaque in Victorian Garden of Remembrance |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'At PLOEGSTEERT on the night 18th/19th May, 1917, on the occasion of a heavy bombardment of our lines and an attempted raid by the enemy, this N.C.O. was acting as Trench Sergeant, and although wounded early by enemy shell fire he remained on duty, and so organised his command as to minimise casualties. By his courage and devotion to duty, and disregard for shell fire, he set a splendid example to, and cheered his men. This N.C.O. has, on three previous occasions (two raids on enemy trenches, and one enemy raid) displayed great courage and initiative. The raid on this occasion was repulsed, and casualties inflicted on the enemy.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 189 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
