Regimental number | 4521 |
Place of birth | Stanley Victoria |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Grocer |
Address | Stanley, Victoria |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 21 |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs E Kelly, Stanley , Victoria |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 5th Battalion, 14th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/22/3 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A32 Themistocles on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 46th Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Plaque in Victorian Garden of Remembrance |
Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal ' For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. After his section leader was wounded he took charge and led it forward throught heavy machine gun and rifle fire, and continued fighting after being wounded himself. He stuck to it until the consolidation fo the final objective was completed, when he had to give in. Right throught the attack he showed coolness and daring, inspiring the men with him'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 36 Date: |
Date of death |