| Regimental number | 1521 |
| Place of birth | Moonee Ponds Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Blacksmith |
| Address | 161 Buckley Street, South Footscray, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 18 |
| Next of kin | Father, M. Rilen, 161 Buckley Street, South Footscray, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Unit name | 4th Light Horse Regiment, 11th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/9/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A56 Palermo on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 13th Light Horse Regiment |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Distinguished Conduct Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty near Ahvay, on 9 November, 1918, when his patrol came under heavy machine gun fire. He instructed his patrol to maintain a continuous fire on the enemy machine gun, and then, single handed, and with the greatest courage, he made his way to their rear, and caused such casualties to the gun crews that they scattered, leaving two guns behind.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 42 Date: |