| Regimental number | 7041 |
| Place of birth | Collingwood Victoria |
| Religion | Baptist |
| Occupation | Bricklayer |
| Address | 67 Sutherland Street, Brunswick, Victoria |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 28 |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Amy Kydd, 67 Sutherland Street, Brunswick, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Sapper |
| Unit name | 2nd Field Company Engineers, Reinforcement 16 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 14/21/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board SS Makarini on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | 2nd Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 12th Field Company Engineers |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Refers 8-9 June 1917. Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'This N.C.O. has on numerous occasions shown great courage, coolness and powers of leadership under most trying conditions. During operations at MESSINES, 8th/9th June 1917, he laid out tracks and placed guide posts, continuing his work under heavy artillery fire until it was completed. He set a fine example of devotion to duty.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 219 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
