Regimental number | 654 |
Place of birth | Port Melbourne, Victoria |
Religion | Presbyterian |
Occupation | Mill hand |
Address | Queenstown, Tasmania |
Marital status | Married |
Age at embarkation | 26 |
Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Ethel Mary Love, C/o J Harnett, Queenstown, Tasmania |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Lance Corporal |
Unit name | 40th Battalion, C Company |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/57/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Hobart, Tasmania, on board HMAT A35 Berrima on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 40th Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Meritorious Service Medal Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Meritorious Service Medal 'This Non Commissioned Officer has carried out the duties of Company Quarter Master Sergeant for 18 months in FRANCE and has displayed marked capability and energy at al times. Under the most difficult conditions the comfort and welfare of his men has always been his first thought. His untiring efforts and conscientious work and contributed to a very great degree in the efficiency of his Company.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 113 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Meritorious Service Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Date of death | |
Place of burial | Ulverstone General Cemetery, Tasmania |