| Regimental number | 602 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | Manton, Qnr, Queensland |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 23 |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs C Johnston, Brisbane GPO, Brisbane, Queensland |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | Machine Gun Company 7, Reinforcement 10 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 24/12/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board RMS Omrah on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 4th Machine Gun Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. The enemy had massed for attack, and when our infantry charged, he assisted his No. 1 to place a machine gun in an exposed position, and whilst the No. 1 was firing, he shielded him with his body. He was soon wounded, but continued at duty till the situation was clear. He showed great courage and exacted heavy losses from the enemy.
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 15 Date: |
Postal Address:
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Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
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