| Regimental number | 1115 |
| Place of birth | Farnham, England |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Grocer |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22 |
| Height | 5' 6.5" |
| Weight | 160 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Elizabeth Bates, Farnham, Surrey, England |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Adelaide, South Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Lance Corporal |
| Unit name | Stationary Hospital 1 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 26/70/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A55 Kyarra on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | AIF Headquarters |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Distinguished Conduct Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Discharged |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty when in charge of a bearer subdivision evacuating casualties from a regimental aid post under constant shell fire. He persisted in going out and dressing wounded in the open, and eventually took the place of a bearer who had been wounded. He was subsequently wounded, and although suffering great pain he insisted on arranging for the evacuation of the post before being carried down.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 110 Date: |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
