| Regimental number | 129 |
| Place of birth | Dundee Scotland |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Sailor |
| Address | Kellerberrin, Western Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 32 |
| Next of kin | Mrs Rickard, Royal Bristol Hotel, Dundee, Scotland |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | SIG |
| Unit name | 10th Light Horse Regiment, A Squadron |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/15/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A47 Mashobra on |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Distinguished Conduct Medal Recommendation date: Mention in Despatches Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette', 4th Supplement, No 29664 (11 July 1916); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No 176 (30 November 1916). Mention in Despatches Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette', Supplement No. 30169, 6 July 1917; 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 174, 11 October 1917. Awarded a second MID: promulgated, 'London Gazette', 2nd Supplement No. 30474, 12 January 1918; 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 76, 23 May 1918. |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. When his officer was wounded, he took command of his troop and led it with great skill, courage, and ability, although subjected to heavy shell and rifle fire. Throughout the day he displayed the greatest pluck and disregard of personal danger.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 76 Date: |
| Other details | Medals: Distinguished Conduct Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Place of burial | Botany Cemetery |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
