| Regimental number | 17 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Coburg Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Clerk |
| Address | Shaftsbury Street, Moreland, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 20 |
| Next of kin | T.P. Kelynack, Shaftsbury Street, Moreland, Victoria |
| Previous military service | 26th Signal Company Army Engineers |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Corporal |
| Unit name | Divisional Signal Company 1 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 22/11/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A10 Karroo on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Captain |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 5th Divisional Signal Company |
| Promotions |
2nd Lieutenant Unit: SIG Div 2 Promotion date: Lieutenant Unit: SIG Div 2 Promotion date: Captain Unit: ENG SIG Service Promotion date: |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Cross Work near Westhoek Ridge on 20 September 1917. Recommendation date: Mention in Corps Routine Orders Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He worked throughout the engagement estahlishing and maintiining communication in the face of great difficulties and under heavy shell fire. When a dug out was blown in he succeeded in rescuing two severely wounded men. He showed the greatest initiative and courage thoughout.' (now Captain)'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 110 Date: |
| Other details | Medals: Military Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
