Regimental number | 3250 |
Place of birth | Sydney New South Wales |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Blacksmith striker |
Address | Gordon Street, Marrickville, New South Wales |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 25 |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Elizabeth Roberts, Gordon Street, Marrickville, New South Wales |
Enlistment date | |
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 18th Battalion, 7th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/35/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A29 Suevic on |
Regimental number from Nominal Roll | 3290 |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 3rd Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty at Hargicourt, on 18 September, 1918. His officer, having become a casualty, he assumed command and led his men forward with great skill and dash. When his platoon was held up by machine gun fire from two enemy guns, he led a charge forward, killing and wounding the crews and capturing the guns thus enabling the advance to continue to the successful capture of the objective. Throughout he showed great courage and leadership.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 20 Date: |