| Regimental number | 5320 |
| Place of birth | Arthur River, Western Australia |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Farm hand |
| Address | Kojonup, Western Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 23 |
| Next of kin | Aunt, Mrs Edith Delaney, Kojonup, Western Australia |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 28th Battalion, 14th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/45/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A28 Miltiades on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lance Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 28th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Distinguished Service Medal (altered to Military Medal) Work at Westhoek ridge on 20 September 1917. Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For most conspicuous bravery and devotion to duty. At the attack on WESTHOEK RIDGE on 20th September 1917 - as N.C.O. in charge of the Company Stretcher Bearers, he did magnificient work and showed absolute contempt for danger or personal safety. He worked without ceasing whilst there were wounded. On one occasion having run out of bandages, he went through a very heavy enemy barrage to secure fresh supplies to carry on his fine work. All men of the Company speak in glowing terms of his excellent work.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31 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
