| Regimental number | 4586 |
| Place of birth | Sydney New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Bricklayer |
| Address | Rosalee, Albert Street, Warwick, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 33 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs. Harriett Parton, 16 Moore Road, Berea, Durban, South Africa |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 31st Battalion, 12th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/48/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A64 Demosthenes on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 31st Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'During operations of 29th and 30th September and 1st October this N.C.O. displayed an initiative and daring much above the average. His platoon sergeant having become a casualty, he assumed command of the platoon, and led them for two days, during which time he showed such daring, contempt of danger and cheerfulness under most adverse conditions as to be a source of inspiration to his platoon. On the line being established he volunteered for, and took out a patrol under heavy machine gun fire, and returned with valuable information as to the position of several machine gun posts. Throughout the whole operations he exhibited a courage, initiative and devotion to duty of a very high standard, and set a splendid example to others.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 109 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
