| Regimental number | 6877 |
| Place of birth | Corowa New South Wales |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Grazier |
| Address | Mona, Boomi, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 32 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs S A Alexander, Mona, Boomi, Moree, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 3rd Battalion, 22nd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/20/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT SS Port Nicholson on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 3rd Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal For conspicuous gallantry and initiative at Mont de Merris near Strazeele, France on 14 April 1918. Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For most conspicuous gallantry and initiative at MONT de MERRIS near STRAZEELE, Frane, on 14th April, 1918. During a powerful enemy attack which was launched against this ridge he took up and position 200 yards forward of the Company line of resistance with his Lewis Gun and inflicted heavy casualties on the advancing waves. He continued firing until the enemy were within 150 yards of him and then withdrew to the Company Lines. Here he took up an exposed position to secure a better field of fire and again did great execution. He was under heavy fire throughout and showed conspicuous gallantry and initiative. He was severely wounded in the head whilst at his gun.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No 191 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
