| Regimental number | 499 |
| Place of birth | Newcastle New South Wales |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Carpenter |
| Address | Kurri Kurri, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 23 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Mary Morgan, Cessnock Street, Kurri Kurri, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 34th Battalion, B Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/51/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A20 Hororata on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 34th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Effective abroad (still overseas) |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'This N.C.O. until promoted to Corporal, served as No. 1 Lewis Gunner, and in that capacity was repeatedly conspicuous for his utter fearlessness. In an attack on MORLANCOURT on two occasions he went straight at enemy machine gun positions, firing his Lewis Gun from the hip and so masking the enemy's fire that his comrades outflanked the enemy strong points and displayed the gun crews. Later in a counter attack he jumped out in front of our position and brought his gun into action from a flank completely demoralising the enemy. His courage and devotion to duty had a great effect on his comrades who would follow him anywhere.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 135 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
