| Regimental number | 901 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | Petersburg, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 26 |
| Next of kin | Father, W Morton, Petersburg, South Australia |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Driver |
| Unit name | 3rd Light Horse Field Ambulance |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 26/41/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A51 Chilka on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | 2nd Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 45th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He left the lines with eight men to secure an identification. Observing thirty of the enemy working in a trench he led his men to the flank to secure the greatest fire effect. On a signal the covering party opened fire, while he, with his sergeant, rushed to the nearest of the enemy, seized him alive, and brought him back to the lines.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 23 Date: |
| Other details | Medals: Military Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
