| Regimental number | 4729 |
| Place of birth | Wollongong New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Telephonist |
| Address | Corrimal Street, Wollongon, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 18 |
| Next of kin | Father, A G Makin, Corrimal Street, Wollongong, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 20th Battalion, 12th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/37/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sapper |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | ACSU |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal 'Work at Hanebeke Wood on 20 September 1917.' Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'At HANEBEKE WOOD on 20th September 1917 this man was a Battalion Signaller and acting as linesman. For 20 hours he was continuously mending breaks in the wires under most trying conditions, more than once under an intense enemy barrage. It was due to his grit and determination, that the communications from front to rear were kept in a good state of repair. His coolness and courage were a fine example to all who saw him.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31 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
