| Regimental number | 919 |
| Place of birth | Northampton England |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Bootmaker |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 25 |
| Next of kin | J Kelly, 28 Crantausa Street, Northamptonshire, England |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 5th Battalion, H Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/22/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board Transport A3 Orvieto on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 5th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Victoria Cross (Altered to Distinguished Conduct Medal) Work at St.Martin's Wood on 23 August 1918. Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty on the morning of 23 August 1918 near Peronne, when the attack was held up by machine gun fire from a post 70 yards in front. He ran forward alone through intense fire and rushed the post, bayoneting some of the crew and bringing in twelve prisoners. On reaching the objective he took charge of a platoon after the officer had been wounded, reorganizing the men under heavy fire.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 67 Date: |
| Date of death | |
| Place of burial | Carlton Cemetery |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
