| Regimental number | 2279 |
| Place of birth | Melbourne Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Railway employee |
| Address | 12 Melba Street, Kalgoorlie, Western Australia |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 39 |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Dorothy Violet May Reading, 12 Melba Street, Kalgoorlie, Western Australia |
| Enlistment date | |
| Unit name | 43rd Battalion, 4th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/60/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A16 Port Melbourne on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | 2279C |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 12th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty at Hollebeke, south east of Ypres, on the 13th/14th March, 1918.' Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Effective abroad (still overseas) |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during an enemy raid. He held a post single handed, and maintained his position, though he was attacke from two directions. He was badly shaken by the explosion of a bomb, but continued to bomb the enemy. He killed three of them, captured three wounded prisoners, and drove off several more of the enemy. He set a magnificent example of courage, initiative and determination'.
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Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
