| Regimental number | 4199 |
| Place of birth | Caulfield Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Commercial traveller |
| Address | Malvern Road, East Malvern, Melbourne, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 24 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Ellen Georgina Riley, Malvern Road, East Malvern, Melbourne, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 22nd Battalion, 10th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/39/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A18 Wiltshire on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 22nd Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry in the attack on the Hindenburg Line, when he organised a mixed party of men and led them to the 2nd objective, holding on there unsupported until ordered back.' Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry in the attack on the HINDENBURG Line on 3rd May 1917. After all officers in his vicinity were casualties he organised a mixed party of men from 3 Battalions and led them to the 2nd objective holding on there unsupported until ordered back.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 189 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
