| Regimental number | 3754 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Sydney New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Painter |
| Address | Elgin Square, Anglo Road, Campsie, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 24 |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Minnie Emily Abbott, William Street, Epping, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 30th Battalion, 9th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/47/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A68 Anchises on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 30th Battalion |
| Promotions |
2nd Lieutenant Unit: INF30 Promotion date: Lieutenant Unit: INF30 Promotion date: |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Work at Villers-Bretonneux on 7-8 August 1918. Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during the operations on the 7th/8th August 1918 at VILLERS-BRETONNEUX. This N.C.O. formed part of a patrol which was sent out to mop up three Machine Guns in order to protect the flank of a Unit making a new advance. With three men, he outflanked one gun, and took the crew prisoners without loss. He then worked with the rest of the patrol, until all the guns and crews were taken prisoner. During the movement forward to the objectives, he was in charge of the right flank of the screen, and owing to his careful handling of his section, he was able to engage enemy Machine Guns with fire, and so prevent loss in rear. His action throughout the operation was of the highest order, and he was largely responsible for the advance with few casualties.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 61 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
