| Regimental number | 208 |
| Place of birth | Richmond Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Stationer |
| Address | 87 Eglinton Street, Moonee Ponds, Victoria |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 24 |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Ruby Constance Powell, 15 Winchester Street, Moonee Ponds, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Lance Corporal |
| Unit name | 39th Battalion, A Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/56/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A11 Ascanius on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 39th Battalion |
| Promotions |
2nd Lieutenant Unit: INF39 Promotion date: Lieutenant Unit: INF39 Promotion date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'On 12th October, 1917, East of YPRES, for conspicuous bravery and devotion to duty in action. This N.C.O. had charge of carrying parties in the forward Area which was subject to exceedingly heavy shell and Machine Gun fire. He personally conducted his party, keeping the men well under control and continued to carry ammunition to the front line in spite of all difficulties. His work was such that a continuous supply of ammunition was kept moving forward to the Front Line although the conditions were most adverse.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 95 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
