| Regimental number | 5156 |
| Place of birth | Adelaide South Australia |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Electrical engineer |
| Address | 172 Allan Street, Fremantle, Western Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 20 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs S Monkhouse, 172 Allan Street, Fremantle, Western Australia |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 11th Battalion, 16th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/28/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A9 Shropshire on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sapper |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 3rd Divisional Signal Company |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'On 24th April, 1918, near VAUX SUR SOMME, during an attack by the enemy when all lines were broken by enemy shell fire, this soldier, a wireless operator, working in a tent, continued to send messages without fear for his own safety although shells were falling all around him. On six distinct occasions was the aerials wire broken and each time this brave soldier pluckily climbed trees and repaired the break, always under intense bombardment, and immediately carried on with his duty of sending messages. He indeed set a fine example of bravery and devotion to duty, and it was greatly due to his pluck and initiative that messages of vital importance were transmitted. This soldier was later gassed but continued to carry out his duty bravely until relief could be obtained.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 1 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
