| Regimental number | 1951 |
| Place of birth | Melbourne, Victoria |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Engineer |
| Address | 108 Barkly Street, East Brunswick, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 25 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs E Beith, 108 Barkly Street, East Brunswick, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Driver |
| Unit name | 300th Mechanical Transport, Army Service Corps (17th Divisional Ammunition Column (9th Army Service Corps) |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 25/99/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lance Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 1st Division Motor Transport Company |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in the operations on the YPRES front from the 4th to 12th October, 1917. He drove a motor lorry evacuating walking wounded from the BIRR CROSS ROADS and Advance Dressing Station MENIN ROAD to the C.S.S. During this time the road was heavily shelled and he never failed to maintain the service although he was working night and day under constant strain and particularly when the train service frequently failed. The lorry park in YPRES was shelled and bombed on three occasions and during this period and on each occasion he set a splendid example of coolness and disregard of personal danger thus greatly assisting in the successful evacuation of the wounded.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 95 Date: |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
