| Regimental number | 4984 |
| Place of birth | Brighton, Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Lilac Crescent, Brighton North, Victoria |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 23 |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Adelaide Bodsworth, C/o Mrs E Gibbs, Lilac Crescent, Brighton North, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 22nd Battalion, 13th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/39/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A33 Ayrshire on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 22nd Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal For conspicuous gallantry as a bomber in action near Bullecourt, when he bombed towards the 62nd Division, remaining at work although wounded. Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry as a bomber in action near BULLECOURT on 3rd May when he bombed towards the 62nd Division, remaining at work although wounded. His coolness and prompt action are shown by the fact that he threw a German bomb back before it exploded and later one of our own from which the lever had been removed accidentally.'
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
