| Regimental number | 890 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Ascot Vale, Victoria |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Marr Lodge, Buckley Street, Essendon, Melbourne, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 32 |
| Next of kin | Father, D Morphett, Marr Lodge, Buckley Street, Essendon, Melbourne, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Corporal |
| Unit name | 29th Battalion, C Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/46/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A11 Ascanius on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 31st Battalion |
| Promotions |
2nd Lieutenant Promotion date: Lieutenant Promotion date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Photo: Kent Fedorowich |
| Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He advanced with the attacking troops, and sent back valuable information as to the progress of the attack. Though exposed to heavy shell and machine gun fire, he continued to work backwards and forwards with utter disregard of danger.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 61 Date: Bar to Military Cross 'From 29th September 1918 to 1st October 1918, in the Bellicourt sector, he displayed great courage and initiative. He moved forward with the advancing companies under heavy fire, and several times took command of men temporarily without leaders, and who were becoming disorganized. With the assistance of three others he cleared several dug-outs and four field guns. He did fine work.'peters
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 10 Date: |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: Military Cross & Bar, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 68 |
| Place of burial | Swan Hill Cemetery, Victoria |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
