| Regimental number | 812 |
| Place of birth | Sydney, New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Carpenter |
| Address | East Street, Brompton, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 23.8 |
| Height | 5' 6.25" |
| Weight | 130 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Marie E Blake, East Street, Brompton, South Australia |
| Previous military service | 31st AASC |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Sergeant |
| Unit name | (1st) Divisional Train, 4th Company, Army Service Corps |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 25/14/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A7 Medic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 10th Battalion |
| Promotions |
Lieutenant Unit: 10th Battalion Promotion 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: |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Lancashire', 7 February 1919; disembarked Adelaide, 19 March 1919; appointment terminated (discharged), 18 August 1919. Medals: Military Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |