| Regimental number | 20597 |
| Place of birth | Bega New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Telegraphist |
| Address | Sydney, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 34 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Elizabeth Rodd, c/o S W Rodd, Jandowae, Queensland |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Sapper |
| Unit name | Light Motor Set Wireless Troop |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 22/34/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A38 Ulysses on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sapper |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 1st Wireless Squadron, Engineers |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Mention in Despatches Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette' No. 31728 (12 January 1920); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 133 (1 April 1920). |
| Fate | Effective abroad (still overseas) |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during the attack on Suwara Atika on 14 August, 1919. Under very heavy fire, particularly directed towards his wireless mast, he personally kept open wireless communication without a break, and thus made possible the early arrival of aeroplanes which were largely instrumental in restoring the situation.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 33 Date: |
| Other details | Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
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Street Address:
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