Regimental number | 3685 |
Place of birth | Lovett Tasmania |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Labourer |
Address | Davey Street, Hobart, Tasmania |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 21 |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Grace Parsell, Davey Street, Hobart, Tasmania |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 26th Battalion, 8th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/43/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A55 Kyarra on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 4th Machine Gun Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Plaque in Victorian Garden of Remembrance |
Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He single handed dismounted his machine gun and carried it back to another position, where he again established himself. He set a splendid example of courage and determination throughout the operations.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 169 Date: |
Date of death |