| Regimental number | 78 |
| Place of birth | Kelmscott Western Australia |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Sleeper cutter |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Rose Martin, Kelmscott, Western Australia |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 16th Battalion, B Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/33/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Company Quartermaster Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 16th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Mention in Despatches Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette', second Supplement, No. 30107 (1 June 1917); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 169 (4 October 1917). Military Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Plaque in Western Australia Garden of Remembrance |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'Is brought under notice for gallantry, and conduct of the highest order near BROODSEINDE. During the night of 22nd/23rd October, 1917, our lines were very heavily shelled throughout, and many direct hits were made on the post where this N.C.O. was in charge. Regardless of personal risk, he moved about amongst his men encouraging them, and when casualties occurred he was always to be found attending to the wounded. At great risk, he personally supervised working hard himself, the re-building of his damaged post, and though he was once badly shaken by a very close shell burst, he still carried on. His coolness throughout, and his cheerfulness went far towards keeping the men in good heart during a very trying night. He is recommended for high distinction.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 95 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
