| Regimental number | 105 |
| Place of birth | Melbourne Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Bank accountant |
| Address | Church Street, Middle Brighton, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 29 |
| Next of kin | W Lucas, Church Street, Middle Brighton, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Lance Corporal |
| Unit name | 2nd Field Company Engineers |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 14/21/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board Transport A3 Orvieto on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 5th Field Company Engineers |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'Work at Mont St Quentin on 31 August 1918.' Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'During the operations against Mont St. Quentin on 31 August, 1918, he was working with his section on a heavily shelled footbridge, which was urgently required to pass a brigade across the Somme. Although his officer and half the section were wounded, he persisted in his work with the greatest courage and determination so that the bridge was completed in time.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 35 Date: |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
