| Regimental number | 3870 |
| Place of birth | Long Gully, Victoria |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Blacksmith |
| Address | Bendigo, Victoria |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 42 |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs R Bessenger, Summerville Street, Back Creek, Bendigo, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Sapper |
| Unit name | No 4 Tunnelling Company and 1st Reinforcements (May 1916) |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 16/13/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A69 Warilda on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | 2nd Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 2nd Tunnelling Company |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'Work at Le Transloy on 24 March 1918.' Awarded a Mention in Despatches; promulgated, 'London Gazette' No. 31448, 11 July 1919; 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 124, 30 October 1919. Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Other details | Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
