| Regimental number | 144 |
| Place of birth | Dunedin New Zealand |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Artillery Barracks, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 23 |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs B E Jones, c/o H Phipps, 584 Botany Road, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Previous military service | Royal Australian Garrison Artillery |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Gunner |
| Unit name | Siege Artillery Brigade |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 13/49/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A67 Orsova on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Gunner |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 36th Heavy Artillery Brigade |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Distinguished Conduct Medal Refers 7 June 1917. Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. Although wounded early in the day he remained at duty and assisted to lay a telephone line, remaining at a relay post in a shell hole for nine and a half hours. Although a second time wounded he displayed great courage and disregard of danger in bringing back important messages from the infantry Commander.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 219 Date: |
| Other details | Medals: Distinguished Conduct Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
