Regimental number | 3116 |
Date of birth | |
Place of birth | Petersham, Sydney, New South Wales |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Veterinary surgeon |
Address | Turramurra, New South Wales |
Marital status | Married |
Age at embarkation | 28 |
Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Alice Pearson, 7 Belgravia Terrace, Alfred Street, North Sydney, New South Wales |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 33rd Battalion, 7th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/50/3 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A68 Anchises on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 33rd Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Other details | Served in France and Belgium. Was wounded while laying signals in No Mans Land. Married Alice on 30 August 1915 at Chatswood, Sydney and had three children, Yvonne, Nance and Ken. After his return to Australia he worked as a tram conductor and then driver until his retirement. Served abroad one year 119 days. Re-enlisted in the 2nd World War and served in the Garrison Battalion, Beacon Hill and Brookvale in Sydney. Transferred to the look-out post at Bridie Island, Queensland. |
Date of death | |
Place of burial | Northern Suburbs Crematorium, Sydney, New South Wales |