| Regimental number | 1250 |
| Place of birth | Port Melbourne Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Vigneron |
| Address | 78 Bridge Street, Port Melbourne, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Foster Mother, Mrs E Richmond, 78 Bridge Street, Port Melbourne, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Driver |
| Unit name | Field Artillery Brigade 2, Battery 6 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 13/30/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A9 Shropshire on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 2nd Field Artillery Brigade |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Splendid example of courage and devotion to duty while in temporary command of sub-section. (East of Ypres). Recommendation date: Distinguished Conduct Medal For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty at Verbandenmolen Ridge, South of Ypres, on 11 March 1918. Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. When the battery was being heavily shelled, he assisted in digging out three men who had been buried in a dug out, and carrying them to safety. He then carried a badly wounded officer to cover, and returned to his gun to satisfy himself as to the safety of his men. Later, under heavy fire, he assisted in extinguishing a fire in a gun pit, which had been caused by enemy shelling.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 185 Date: Military Medal Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 76 Date: |
| Date of death | |
| Place of burial | Springvale Cemetery |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
