Regimental number | 1849 |
Place of birth | Sydney New South Wales |
Religion | Presbyterian |
Occupation | Labourer |
Address | 58 Anerema Street, North Sydney, New South Wales |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 21 |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs A Johnson, 58 Anerema Street, North Sydney, New South Wales |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 4th Battalion, 4th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/21/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A9 Shropshire on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 56th Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Distinguished Conduct Medal Recommendation date: Military Medal Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. Although under heavy fire from close range, he several times cut paths through the enemy's wire. He set a fine example of courage and determination.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 169 Date: |
Miscellaneous details | Also embarked INF4REIN17, rank 2LT |
Date of death | |
Place of burial | Northern Suburbs Crematorium |