| Regimental number | 2564 |
| Place of birth | Otley England |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Restaurant keeper |
| Address | 76 George Street, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 40 |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs L Baxter, 764 George Street, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 4th Battalion, 8th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/21/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A54 Runic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 4th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Distinguished Conduct Medal Great courage and resource under fire at Pozieres on 25 July 1916. Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry during operations, although attacked by enemy bombers he led his men forward with great skill and bravery under heavy fire, and assisted us to put a large number of the enemy out of action, besides capturing several prisoners, machine guns, and rifles.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 184 Date: |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
