| Regimental number | 1972 |
| Religion | Protestant |
| Occupation | Grocers assistant |
| Address | Fraser Street, Clunes, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 24 |
| Next of kin | Sister, Louisa Ruth Pollington, Donald, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 24th Battalion, 3rd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/41/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A68 Anchises on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | 2nd Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 24th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For distinguished conduct as Platoon Sergeant and fearless conduct under fire during the attack and subsequent consolidation on 4th/5th August, 1916.
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 62 Date: Military Cross 'During the operations before Beaurevoir, on 4th October 1918, he led his comapny with conspicuous skill and courage. He led an attack on an enemy machine gun post, captured four guns, and killed the garrison, nine in all. He took his objective and consolildated. Later, he led his men in attacks on enemy strong posts, and was severely wounded.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 30 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: Military Cross, Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
