| Regimental number | 199 |
| Place of birth | Swindon England |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Fettler |
| Address | Olive Street, Prospect, South Australia |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 32 |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Alice Blake, Olive Street, Prospect, South Australia |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Corporal |
| Unit name | 10th Battalion, G Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/27/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board Transport A11 Ascanius on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 10th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty at Mont de Merris near Strazeele on night of 29-30 May 1918.' Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion in charge of a platoon of his battalion in an attack on enemy posts. Although wounded in both hands early in the action, he continued to lead his platoon, rushed the objective, capturing and consolidating it under heavy machine gun fire. Later, with three men, he rushed an enemy machine gun post, killing the garrison and bringing back portion of the gun. Although badly wounded, he remained on duty until his post had been consolidated. His splendid courage and example throughout were admirable.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 15 Date: |
| Other details | Medals: Military Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Place of burial | Springvale Cemetery |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
