| Regimental number | 7956 |
| Place of birth | Burnley, Tasmania |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Carpenter |
| Address | Brewer Road, Bentleigh, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 20 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs S A Beach, Brewer Road, Bentleigh, Victoria |
| Previous military service | 28th A S C |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Lance Corporal |
| Unit name | Infantry Brigade Train 8 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 25/37/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A11 Ascanius on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 28th Company, Australian Army Service Corps |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'On the night of 14th May 1917, in the vicinity of NOREUIL, this N.C.O. was in charge of a horse-drawn convoy of gas "guns" for the front line. The enemy put a barrage of gas shells across the sunken road through which the convoy had to pass, but, notwithstanding, this N.C.O. after straightening out his column, which had become disorganised at first owing to heavy shelling, got his wagons through the barrage at intervals, and by his personal courage and supervision, which necessitated his riding through the barrage several times, he accomplished his duty with only slight losses. his example of courage, determination, and devotion to duty, and his handling of a difficult situation, inspired complete confidence not only to his drivers but to the infantry loading party concerned.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 189 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
