| Regimental number | 2837 |
| Place of birth | Nimmitabel New South Wales |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Grocer |
| Address | 28 Crown Street, Surry Hills, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 25 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs A Ranken, Arthurslee, Nimmitabel, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 4th Battalion, 9th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/21/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A8 Argyllshire on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 56th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Unspecified Recommendation date: Distinguished Conduct Medal Recommendation date: Distinguished Conduct Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and dash during the attack on Estrees on 2 October, 1918. He assumed command of a platoon and led an attack against a building held by the enemy. He captured the building and thus enabled the rest of the village to be cleared with little opposition.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 42 Date: |
| Other details | Medals: Distinguished Conduct Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
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Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
