| Regimental number | 2867 |
| Place of birth | Junee New South Wales |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Locomotive enginedriver |
| Address | George Street, Junee, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 26 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs E E Kates c/o Mrs Sismery, George Street, Junee, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 18th Battalion, 6th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/35/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A14 Euripides on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 18th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Distinguished Conduct Medal Work near Westhoek on 20 September 1917. Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. When during the advance a hostile machine gun opened fire on our men, he rushed forward, engaging the gun at close quarters. Later, observing a machine gun coming into action 100 yards in front, he immediately proceeded across the open and put the gun out of action. His work throughout was splendid.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 95 Date: |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
