| Regimental number | 3873 |
| Place of birth | Newcastle England |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Bank clerk |
| Address | Pymble, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs M Olsen c/o Mrs Reynolds, Merrivale Road, Pymble, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 13th Battalion, 12th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/30/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A29 Suevic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 45th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
*Military Medal *'Work near Hamel 8-11 August 1918.' Recommendation date: Distinguished Conduct Medal Recommendation date: Mention in Despatches Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette' No. 31089 (31 December 1918); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 61 (23 May 1919). |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during the attack west of Bellenglise on 18 September, 1918. He was fired on from a strong enemy position, but rushed it with a few men. He reached the position first, and 24 of the enemy surrendered to him. He set his platoon a splendid example during the whole advance, and rendered valuable service.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 20 Date: |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
