| Regimental number | 5211 |
| Place of birth | Haddon Victoria |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Blacksmith |
| Address | 76 Joseph Street, Ballarat East, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 23 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs A Roberts, 76 Joseph Street, Ballarat, East, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 8th Battalion, 16th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/25/5 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A23 Suffolk on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lance Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 8th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Plaque in Victorian Garden of Remembrance |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. When a position was to be captured by a flank attack, he went forward alone with a supply of bombs and made a daring frontal attack on the position, drawing the enemy's fire, and enabling the attack to close on the enemy from behind. His courage and resource assisted greatly in saving a difficult situation.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 95 Date: |
| Date of death |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
