| Regimental number | 661 |
| Place of birth | Campbell Field Victoria |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Steel smelter |
| Address | 49 Hudson Street, Coburg, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 25 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Agnes Pearson, 49 Hudson Street, Coburg, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 17th Battalion, B Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/34/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A32 Themistocles on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 17th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in charge of a bombing attack in Laytron Lane.' Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'On 1st March, 1917, for conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He was in charge of a bombing attack which captured a strong point in LAYTON LANE. During the counter attack this N.C.O. inspired great confidence in his men. He held on to a barricade until he was wounded. His daring and leadership kept the enemy in check, and Lewis guns which had stoppages, could be withdrawn.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 140 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
