Regimental number | 508 |
Religion | Presbyterian |
Occupation | Labourer |
Address | Kotupna, Victoria |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 24 |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs E Boal, Kotupna, Victoria |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 23rd Battalion, C Company |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/40/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A14 Euripides on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 23rd Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Distinguished Conduct Medal Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry when in charge of a bombing party during a successful raid on the enemy's trenches. the success on the right flank was largely due to his fine example and good work.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 184 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: Distinguished Conduct Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |