| Regimental number | 2699 |
| Place of birth | Brighton, Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Sleeper cutter |
| Address | 365 Mueller Road, Subiaco, Western Australia |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 27 |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs A L Rogers, 365 Mueller Road, Subiaco, Western Australia |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 16th Battalion, 8th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/33/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A68 Anchises on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | 2nd Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 16th Battalion |
| Fate | Killed in Action |
| Age at death from cemetery records | 30 |
| Place of burial | Heath Cemetery (Plot I, Row J, Grave No. 19), Harbonnieres, France |
| Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 81 |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during an attack. Owing to the delay caused by the enemy machine gun posts, the barrage kept getting ahead of the infantry. This warrant officer constantly went from end to end of his company and backwards and forwards from the barrage curtain to where men were being delayed, bringing them forward again. His quick insight and ability greatly contributed to the success of the operation.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31 Date: Military Medal 'Is brought to notice for the splendid fighting qualities he displayed in the advance on the HINDENBURG Line in front of REINCOURT on the morning of the 11th April 1917, and subsequently in the bomb fights which took place after a footing had been obtained there, and later when the supply of bombs was practically exhausted and the situation was becoming desperate, he went out over the top under a most withering fire from Machine Guns and collected bombs from the pockets of the dead men who were lying among the wire. This act of extraordinary gallantry was repeated on a number of occasions. He is strongly recommended for distinction.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 169 Date: |
| Other details | Medals: Distinguished Conduct Medal, Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
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Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
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Campbell, ACT 2600
