| Regimental number | 238 |
| Place of birth | Ipswich, Queensland |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Government servant |
| Address | Elizabeth Street, Ipswich, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 31 |
| Height | 5' 9.25" |
| Weight | 157 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, John Henry Kent, Elizabeth Street, Ipswich, Queensland |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Brisbane, Queensland |
| Rank on enlistment | Sergeant |
| Unit name | 31st Battalion, A Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/48/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A62 Wandilla on |
| Two ships sailed from Melbourne carrying men from the 31st Battalion Headquarters and Companies A, B, C, and D: HMAT A62,'Wandilla', on 9 November 1915, and HMAT A41, 'Bakara', on 5 November 1915. | |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 31st Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'At POLYGON WOOD on 26/28th September 1917 after a all his senior platoon N.C.O's had become casualties this N.C.O. although the junior one of the Company, displayed such a high standard of leadership and tactical handling of men, that, within a few minutes of the capture of the final objective, his platoon had been effectively reorganised and consolidation commenced. For 2 days he commanded his platoon and never one was found wanting.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Place of burial | Ipswich Cemetery |