| Regimental number | 6879 |
| Place of birth | Ipswich England |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Clerk |
| Address | Randolph Avenue, Fullarton, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 24 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Ellen Lemon, Randolph Avenue, Fullarton, South Australia |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 8th Infantry Brigade, 8th Field Ambulance Sections B and C |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A11 Ascanius on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 15th Field Ambulance |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'On the night of September 25-26 in POLYGON WOOD this man displayed exceptional courage - under the worst conditions he assisted in carrying wounded .........the enemy Barrage. This Barrage was such that it seemed impossible for a man to pass through it alive. Throughout the action his gallantry and devotion to duty were such as to set a very fine example and ..............helped with this prompt evacuation of the wounded.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 76 Date: |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 54 |
| Place of burial | AIF Cemetery, West Terrace, Adelaide, South Australia |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
