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 His daring and leadership kept the enemy in check, and Lewis guns which had stoppages, could be withdrawn.'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 |