| Regimental number | 101 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Paeroa, Auckland, New Zealand |
| Other training | Qualified mechanical engineer (Waihi Gold Mines ore battery, Waikino, New Zealand) |
| Age on arrival in Australia | 23 |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Mechanical engineer |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 25 |
| Height | 5' 6.5" |
| Weight | 158 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Mary Ann Wick, Lake Takapuma, Auckland, New Zealand |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Sydney, New South Wales |
| Rank on enlistment | Sapper |
| Unit name | 1st Field Company Engineers |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 14/20/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board Transport A19 Afric on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sapper |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 14th Field Company Engineers |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal (altered from Distinguished Conduct Medal ) Recommendation date: Distinguished Conduct Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He was leading forward his section and an infantry working party when they suffered several casualties. In spite of the heavy fire he gallantly led his men forward and carried out the work which he had been ordered to do. He set a splendid example of courage and determination.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 110 Date: |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Total war service: 5 years (of which 4 years 228 days were abroad) Landed at Gallipoli, 25 April 1915; wounded. Evacuated to Malta and thence to England. Sent back to the Suez Canal; returned to England in early 1916 and assigned to training duties with the rank of corporal. Reverted to the ranks at his own request and posted to the Western Front. Remained there until the armistice, November 1918, then served with the army of occupation in Belgium. Medals: Distinguished Conduct Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 40 |
| Sources | J.H. Moore (ed.), 'Anzac Jack' (Whangamata: self-published, 2004) |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
