| Regimental number | 1204 |
| Place of birth | Sheffield England |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Warder |
| Address | Street |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 23 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs A Marper, 42 Derwent Street, Park Sheffield, England |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Corporal |
| Unit name | 13th Battalion, 1st Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/30/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A35 Berrima on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Captain |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 13th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Distinguished Service Order Original recommendation, Military Cross, 4 July 1918; changed to DSO. Recommendation date: Mention in Despatches Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette' No. 31089 (31 December 1918); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 61 (23 May 1919). |
| Fate | Effective abroad (still overseas) |
| Medals |
Distinguished Service Order 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in an attack. He led his company with great ability, and headed a rush on an enemy machine gun, shooting three of the enemy himself. He was wounded through the chest and arm, but remained to see the trench mopped up and his company advancing before handing over to his next in command. He showed fine courage and leadership.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 23 Date: |
| Other details | Medals: Distinguished Service Order, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
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Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
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Campbell, ACT 2600
