| Regimental number | 506 |
| Place of birth | Newport England |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Soldier |
| Address | Elsternwick, Victoria |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 28 |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Eva Lyons,'Oxley', Stafford Avenue, Elsternwick, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Sergeant |
| Unit name | 39th Battalion, Headquarters |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/56/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A11 Ascanius on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 39th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'Fine courage and leadership during approach march at Messines, 7-9 June 1917.' Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. Although wounded he did valuable work in organizing his company at a time when they were suffering from the effects of a gas shell, greatly encouraging his men by his cheerfulness and courage. He had done excellent work in connexion with a previous raid on enemy trenches.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 219 Date: |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
