| Regimental number | 6137 |
| Place of birth | Lyons France |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Cook |
| Address | Gatton, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 34 |
| Next of kin | Friend, Mrs A W Step, French Consul, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 26th Battalion, 17th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/43/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A75 Marathon on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 2nd Machine Gun Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry during the bombing attack on part of the Hindenburg Line East of Bullecourt, when he volunteered to help and acted as Thrower throughout. When the enemy counter attacked he held his position until all his bombs were exhausted.' Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry during the bombing attack on O.G.1 (Hindenburg Line East of BULLECOURT) on 3rd May 1917. During the second attack he volunteered to help and acted as Thrower throughout. He carried out his work fearlessly, and with great dash and initiative, and always led the party round traverses. When the enemy counter attacked he held his position until all his bombs were exhausted.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 189 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Place of burial | Lutwyche Cemetery |