| Regimental number | 4 |
| Place of birth | Charters Towers, Queensland |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Clerk |
| Address | Townsville, Queensland |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 24 |
| Height | 5' 10" |
| Weight | 140 lbs |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Elsie Elizabeth Phillips, c/o W H Green, Chemist, Townsville, Queensland |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Townsville, Queensland |
| Rank on enlistment | Orderly Room CPL |
| Unit name | 41st Battalion, Headquarters |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/58/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A64 Demosthenes on |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Meritorious Service Medal Recommendation date: |
| Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll) | Name does not appear on Nominal Roll |
| Medals |
Meritorious Service Medal 'For continuous good service and devotion to duty. Sergeant PHILLIPS has been Battalion Orderly Room Sergeant since July, 1916, during which period he has carried out his duties with untiring energy and in an excellent manner. On several occasions, owing to casualties, Sergeant PHILLIPS has had to carry out the clerical duties of Assistant Adjutant, which he has performed satisfactorily. The efficient state of the records of this Battalion is largely due to Sergeant PHILLIPS' zeal and keenness in his work.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 67 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Meritorious Service Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, PHILLIPS John |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
