| Regimental number | 3055 |
| Place of birth | Mt Clay Victoria |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Heywood, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 27 |
| Next of kin | Father, B King, Heywood, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 6th Battalion, 10th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/23/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT RMS Osterley on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 6th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Victoria Cross (Awarded Distinguished Conduct Medal) Leadership and initiative whilst in charge of a section of bombers, enabling valuable services to be rendered. (Near Ypres 20 September 1917). Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He led his section forward to an attack, and bombed two dug outs, which each contained a machine gun crew. As he advanced towards the final objective, he shot an enemy machine gunnerj, who was enfilading his company, and cleared a series of enemy posts with bombs and rifle fire. He showed splendid courage and initiative.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 95 Date: |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
