| Regimental number | 3161 |
| Place of birth | Birmingham England |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Bedsteadmaker |
| Address | 10 Mary Street, Windsor, Victoria |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 39 |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Mary Ollis, 10 Mary Street, Windsor, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 2nd Pioneer Battalion, Reinforcement 7 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 14/14/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A20 Hororata on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lance Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 2nd Pioneer Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'During attack on MONTBREHAIN, north of ST. QUENTIN, on 5th October, 1918, while advancing to the final position the Company was strongly counter attacked and a platoon that was somewhat advanced was in danger of being cut off. Despite heavy fire from the enemy who had shelter from a bank Private OLLIS accompanied his Officer in rushing the enemy party from a flank. They killed a German Officer, wounded another, and captured and brought in the whole of the hostile party numbering forty. The post contained three heavy and five light machine guns.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 119 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
