| Regimental number | 5118 |
| Place of birth | Malvern Victoria |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Joiner |
| Address | 20 Fitzgerald Street, South Yarra, Victoria |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 27 |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Ethel May Matthews, 20 Fitzgerald Street, South Yarra, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 23rd Battalion, 13th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/40/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A26 Armadale on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lance Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 23rd Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Distinguished Conduct Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'During the attack on the Beaurevoir system, from the 3-5 October, 1918, he displayed conspicuous devotion to duty and gallantry under fire. He crawled to the advanced outposts in face of intense artillery and machine gun fire, established communication with battalion headquarters and thereby enabling dispositions of great tactical importance to be made.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 42 Date: |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
