Regimental number | 806 |
Place of birth | Sheffield England |
Religion | Methodist |
Occupation | Fireman |
Address | Yarram, South Gippsland, Victoria |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 36 |
Next of kin | Sister, Miss Florence Littlewood, Catsham Cross, Hazelbead, Yorkshire, England |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 8th Battalion, G Company |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/25/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board Transport A24 Benalla on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | RSM |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 8th Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'Work from 22 September 1917 to 24 February 1918, especially during Ypres operations.' Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. During the period under review he has performed most valuable service in his responsible position, indefatigable in devotion to duty, and distinguishing himself by his courage and disregard of danger. He himself conducted carrying parties with rations and supplies through heavily shelled areas to troops in the forward line, and at all times his loyal thoroughness and soldierly bearing have materially assisted in maintaining a high standard of discipline in the battalion.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31 Date: |
Date of death | |
Place of burial | Preston Cemetery |