| Regimental number | 125 |
| Place of birth | Melbourne Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Sixth Avenue, Maylands, Western Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 24 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs E Phillips, Sixth Avenue, Maylands, Western Australia |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 16th Battalion, C Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/33/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 15th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'Work near Morcourt on 8 August 1918.' Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. During the first part of the advance through a dense fog he rendered great assistance in maintaining direct liaison with adjoining units. When one of the platoon commanders became a casualty he took command and led it in the assault, capturing a machine gun post which threatened to hold up the advance. A number of the enemy were killed, ten men, and two machine guns captured. He then bombed his way to the final objective and later beat off a counter attack. His leadership throughout the operation was excellent.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 36 Date: Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He reorganized his company when his company commander was wounded, and on reching the objective in the attack secured the flank of the battalion. His courage skill, and energy did much to insure the success of the action.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 137 Date: |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
