| Regimental number | 1853 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Peel, Isle of Man |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Farm hand |
| Address | Farm School, Pinjarrah, Western Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 18 |
| Next of kin | Father, William Potts, School House, Boulder, Western Australia |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Acting Sergeant |
| Unit name | 16th Battalion, 4th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/33/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A8 Argyllshire on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Captain |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 16th Battalion |
| Promotions |
2nd Lieutenant Unit: 16th Battalion Promotion date: Lieutenant Unit: 16th Battalion Promotion date: |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Mention in Despatches Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette', second Supplement, No. 30107 (1 June 1917); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 169 (4 October 1917). |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry in action. He handled his trench mortar battery with great courage and determination. Later, during an enemy counter attack his coolness and ability were largely responsible for the repulse of the enemy.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 62 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: Military Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 71 |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
