| Regimental number | 6217 |
| Place of birth | Samson Vale Queensland |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Murgon, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Father, S Latham, Murgon, Queensland |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 15th Battalion, 20th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/32/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A46 Clan Macgillivray on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lance Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 15th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For his conspicuous courage and coolness in action near ZONEBEKE on 26th September, 1917. He showed an utter contempt for danger and when a party of enemy riflemen opened fire from a shell hole he rushed the post and by means of a mills bomb killed or wounded the occupants. His cool behaviour caused great amusement and was a cheerful example to his comrades. After the Blue Line was consolidated he acted as a scout and brought valuable information to his Company Commander when enemy attempted to concentrate for counter attacks.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31 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
