| Regimental number | 1858 |
| Place of birth | Newcastle, New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Carter |
| Address | Phoebe Street, Islington, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Father, Mark H Marks, Phoebe Street, Islington, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 34th Battalion, 2nd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/51/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A15 Port Sydney on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | 1858A |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 3rd Machine Gun Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Distinguished Conduct Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'During the fighting on the morning of 29 September, 1918, he became separated from the infantry to which he was attached, eventually getting his guns into position in Top Lane Trench. The enemy made a determined attempt to bomb him out, but he and his gun team fought them off with their revolvers and rifles.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 42 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Distinguished Conduct Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
