| Regimental number | 10165 |
| Place of birth | Bathurst, New South Wales |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Soldier |
| Address | 31 Edward Street, Brunswick, Victoria |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 26 |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Elizabeth Main, 31 Edward Street, Brunswick, Victoria |
| Previous military service | Royal Australian Engineers; Served for 1 year in the Militia, and 4 years in the Permanent Royal Australian Engineers (still serving at time of AIF enlistment). |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Sergeant |
| Unit name | 10th Field Company Engineers |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 14/29/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A54 Runic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 10th Field Company Engineers |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Embarked from Melbourne, 20 June 1916; disembarked Plymouth, England, 10 August 1916. Proceeded overseas to France, 23 November 1916. Admitted to hospital, 2 March 1917; transferred to 3rd Division Rest Station, 4 March 1917 (neurasthenia); rejoined unit, 20 April 1917. Admitted to hospital, 29 April 1917; rejoined unit, 12 May 1917. Admitted to hospital, 19 May 1917; transferred to 3rd Division Rest Station, 19 May 1917 (unable to stand shell fire). Proceeded to Training Depot, England, 28 September 1917. Attached to Permanent Cadre of Engineers Training Depot, 2 October 1917. Proceeded overseas to France, 1 January 1918; rejoined unit, 7 January 1918. Marched out to England for return to Australia, 10 March 1919; commenced return to Australia on board 'Karagola', 30 April 1919; disembarked Melbourne, 12 June 1919; discharged, 1 September 1919 (medically unfit). Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal ~ |
| Date of death |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
