| Regimental number | 6597 |
| Place of birth | Rockdale New South Wales |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Carpenter |
| Address | 'Airlee', Market Street, Rockdale, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 27 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Emma Matheson, 'Airlee', Market Street, Rockdale, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Sergeant |
| Unit name | 8th Field Ambulance, Section A |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from |
| From Embarkation Rolls it is not possible to distinguish the embarkation details of individual officers and men: 6 officers and 156 others embarked on HMAT A11 'Ascanius' from Melbourne on 10 November 1915; 1 officer and 50 others embarked on HMAT A58 'Kabringa' from Melbourne on 8 November 1915; 1 officer and 16 others embarked on HMAT A2 'Geelong' from Adelaide on 12 November 1915; 1 officer and 4 others embarked on HMAT A13 'Katuna' from Adelaide on 9 November 1915; and | |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 13th Field Ambulance |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'On the 24 - 25 September this N.C.O. displayed marked courage and energy in directing the work of his bearer squads - particularly between Hooge Tunnel and Birr Cross Roads, during intense enemy shelling between these points - Travelling continuously between the difficult posts under very heavy fire, this N.C.O. assisted very materially to maintain the Bearer services. Throughout he set a splendid example of courage and determination which inspired all ranks. During the action he was wounded but remained at his post and continued his work until relieved.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 76 Date: |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
