| Regimental number | 1303 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Caroline Knapps, Rosewater PO, Blakney, South Australia |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 16th Battalion, H 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 | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 16th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For gallantry and devotion to duty during operations on the 26th September, 1917, near ZONNEBEKE. This man was attached to his Company Headquarters as a runner. During the progress of an enemy counter attack he carried two messages from the front line under a very heavy shell fire and machine gun barrage and on his return on the second occasion, he carried in a badly-wounded man to the R.A.P. Throughout the whole operation, his conduct was most gallant and in addition tot he specific instance above mentioned, he made many more trips through barrages without regard for the personal risks involved. He is recommended for distinction.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
