| Regimental number | 853 |
| Place of birth | Dubbo New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | East Moree, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 24 |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs E Payten, Boston Street, Moree, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 33rd Battalion, C Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/50/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A74 Marathon on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 33rd Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Distinguished Conduct Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Plaque in Queensland Garden of Remembrance |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. With one man he rushed a strong point in a wood, killing two and capturing fourteen of the garrison and two machine guns. Owing to dense fog it was difficult to maintain direction, but he kept his party well in hand and collected stragglers. In the next wood he rushed and captured another machine gun post with twenty four prisoners. He distinguished himself throughout by sound leadership and initiative.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 36 Date: |
| Date of death |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
