| Regimental number | 3391 |
| Place of birth | Mudgee, New South Wales approx 1890 |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Alstonville, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22 |
| Next of kin | Father, M King, Alstonville, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 9th Battalion, 11th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/26/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A48 Seang Bee on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 49th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'On the night of 5th April, 1917 he carried out a reconnaissance of the enemy's position on railway cutting North East of NOREUIL in a most courageous and efficient manner. On his return he guided the Company to the objective a distance of 1000 yards, and whilst with the Company holding on to the position he displayed great courage and resource in assisting to ward off counter attacks by the enemy, and in assisting in the work of consolidation. He was subsequently wounded.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 174 Date: |
| Other details | Worked as a farmer at Alstonville, New South Wales before enlisting. Was wounded at Bullecourt, France |
| Date of death | |
| Place of burial | South Grafton, New South Wales |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
