| Regimental number | 6612 |
| Place of birth | Normanton Queensland |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | School teacher |
| Address | Forbes Street, Hawthorne, Brisbane, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 24 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs M Ruge, Forbes Street, Hawthorne, Brisbane, Queensland |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 26th Battalion, 19th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/43/5 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A18 Wiltshire on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 26th Battalion |
| Fate | Effective abroad (still overseas) |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'He was in charge of a section during the attack on the Beaurevoir system, near Peronne, on 3 October, 1918. On passing through the first objective, both his platoon officer and sergeant became casualties. He immediately took command and re-organized the platoon, continuing the advance to our position east of Vellevue Farm, and consolidated. When the enemy forced an entry into the farm, and our right flank was exposed, he withdrew to the line behind the farm, and, by his sections mutually supporting one another, he was enabled to occupy the new line with a minimum of casualties and without disorder. He displayed great gallantry and ability throughout.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 20 Date: |
Postal Address:
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Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
