| Regimental number | 933 |
| Place of birth | Corowa New South Wales |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Farrier's floorman |
| Address | Queen Street, Cowra, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 28 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Emily Oswald, Cowra, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 4th Battalion, H Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/21/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board Transport A14 Euripides on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Company Sergeant Major |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 13th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Distinguished Conduct Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Died of wounds |
| Age at death from cemetery records | 33 |
| Place of burial | Vignacourt British Cemetery (Plot V, Row A, Grave No. 11), France |
| Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 70 |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: David and Emma Henrietta OSWALD, Queen Street, Corowa, New South Wales |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He assumed command of and led his platoon in the most gallant manner, inflicting heavy casualties on the enemy.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 169 Date: |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
