| Regimental number | 2919 |
| Place of birth | New Romney England |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Station hand |
| Address | Roma, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 34 |
| Next of kin | Father, John Peters, Spitifield Terrace, New Romney, Kent, England |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 42nd Battalion, 6th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/59/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A64 Demosthenes on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lance Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 42nd Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during the period 16th September to 11th November, 1918. This Non Commissioned Officer as leader of a Lewis gun Section, on the 1st September, 1918, near MOISLAINES, directed his Section against two enemy machine gun crews, putting them both out of action, and capturing their guns; thus enabling the rest of his platoon to advance. He has been present with the platoon since March, 1918, and has always led his Section thoroughly and well, with utter disregard for personal safety, and always with a cheerful disposition.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 135 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
