| Regimental number | 5378 |
| Place of birth | Sydney New South Wales |
| Religion | Baptist |
| Occupation | Stockman |
| Address | Blaxland Road, Eastwood Sydney, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 32 |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs M Morris, Blaxland Road, Eastwood, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 17th Battalion, 14th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/34/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A18 Wiltshire on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 17th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'During attack on September 20th 1917 near WESTHOEK, this stretcher bearer, although wounded before advance started, refused to go to Aid Post and moved forward with the attacking troops. From there he continued to carry wounded to the rear through heavy shell fire. He was then wounded a second time but carried on until the Battalion was relieved.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31 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
