| Regimental number | 1706 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Ravenswood, Queensland |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Accountant |
| Address | Ravenswood, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 19.9 |
| Height | 5' 8" |
| Weight | 140 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mrs H Peace, Raven Street, Ravenswood, Queensland |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Place of enlistment | Townsville, Queensland |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 9th Battalion, 4th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/26/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A15 Star Of England on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | 2nd Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 3rd Machine Gun Company |
| Promotions |
2nd Lieutenant Unit: 1 MG Btn Promotion date: Lieutenant Unit: 1 MG Btn Promotion date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: enlisted for service outside Australia, 14 August 1914. Embarked Thursday Island, 16 August 1914, to take part in the capture of German New Guinea; ship returned to Townsville on account of trouble on board caused by the ship's foremen, and therefore did not participated in the capture of German New Guinea. Taken on strength, Australian Naval & Military Expeditionary Force, 6 September 1914 War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Suffolk', 14 April 1919; appointment terminated (discharged), Brisbane, 6 August 1919. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal Also served in World War II: Service No Q224401. |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 51 |
| Place of burial | Bowen General Cemetery, Queensland |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, PEACE John Knox |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
