| Regimental number | 167 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Artillery Barracks, Fremantle, Western Australia |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 32 |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs S Kanair, 128 Cantonment Street, Fremantle, Western Australia |
| Previous military service | Royal Australian Garrison Artillery |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Corporal |
| 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 | BQMS |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 36th Heavy Artillery Brigade |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. Whilst the position was being heavily bombarded by high explosives, gas shells, and machine guns this N.C.O. stuck to his work of dismounting three heavy howitzers, and enabled one gun and portions of two others to be withdrawn. He has displayed a splendid example of courage and resource throughout the operations.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 15 Date: |
| Date of death | |
| Place of burial | Karrakatta Cemetery |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
