| Regimental number | 138 |
| Place of birth | Perth, Western Australia |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Telegraphist |
| Address | Nungarin, Western Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 33 |
| Next of kin | Mrs. J. Benson, Nungarin, Western Australia |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Sapper |
| Unit name | Divisional Signal Company 1 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 22/11/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A10 Karroo on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | Australian Corps Signal Company |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Meritorious Service Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Meritorious Service Medal 'At ZONNEBEKE 11th/15th October, 1917. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. When his Officer had been killed, he organised his Brigade Signal Service to every advantage, by vigorous attention during long hours on duty. His cheerfulness and demeanour impressed all his section to the highest degree. He has at all times displayed marked attention and the greatest efficiency in his work.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 110 Date: |
| Other details | Medals: Meritorious Service Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Place of burial | Karrakatta Cemetery |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
