| Regimental number | 5141 |
| Place of birth | Clunes Victoria |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Baker |
| Address | Grant Street, Clunes, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 24 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mr A Mitchell Grant Street, Clunes, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 5th Battalion, 16th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/22/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A23 Suffolk on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 15th Light Trench Mortar Battery |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Distinguished Conduct Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry in action. He displayed great courage and determination in carrying a despatch to the front line through the most intense enemy bombardment. Later, he rendered valuable service by acting as a guide to a company which was being relieved.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 116 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Distinguished Conduct Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
