| Regimental number | 940 |
| Place of birth | Geelong Victoria |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Butcher |
| Address | Croxton, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 32 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Louisa Grace Main, 27 Johnstone Street, Croxton, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 39th Battalion, C Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/56/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A11 Ascanius on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 39th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'On the 7th and 8th June, 1917, during the operations south of MESSINES for conspicuous gallantry and bravery whilst under heavy hostile fire. This man acted as a runner from the Brigade Forward Station and remained on duty for 48 hours, and carried messages continuously for a period of ten hours when no telephonic communication was possible owing to the cutting of cummunications by the enemy barrage. He made repeated journeys to the rear, carrying important messages, and was instrumental in keeping Brigade communications intact. He showed an utter disregard for danger and displayed untiring energy throughout the operation.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 219 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
