| Regimental number | 128 |
| Place of birth | Sydney New South Wales |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Plumber |
| Address | 99 Birrell Street, Waverley, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 23 |
| Next of kin | J Batten, 99 Birrell Street, Waverley, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Lance Corporal |
| Unit name | 1st Field Company Engineers |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 14/20/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board Transport A19 Afric on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | 2nd Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 1st Field Company Engineers |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Mention in Despatches For general good work during period February-September 1917, showing consistent initiative, dash and bravery. Recommendation date: Distinguished Conduct Medal Rendered valuable services through coolness and devotion to duty, setting splendid example to men. (Polygon Wood) Recommendation date: Mention in Despatches Awarded, and gazetted, 'London Gazette', second Supplement, No. 30448 (28 December 1917); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 57 (18 April 1918). |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He successfully completed and wired a strong point under heavy fire. During a counter attack he got in touch with the troops on his left, and kept up communications at great personal risk. He set a magnificent example to his section.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 95 Date: |
| Other details | Medals: Distinguished Conduct Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
