| Regimental number | 1071 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Bunbury Western Australia |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | Preston Valley via Donnybrook, Western Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 23 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs F M Russell, Woodville, Preston, Western Australia |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 3rd Pioneer Battalion, D Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 14/15/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A62 Wandilla on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 3rd Pioneer Battalion |
| Promotions |
2nd Lieutenant Unit: 3 Pioneer Btn Promotion date: Lieutenant Unit: 3 Pioneer Btn Promotion date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty on 6th September 1918, near Tincourt, in charge of a platoon. When held up by a nest of machine gun posts, he placed his Lewis gun so as to harass the enemy, and got round the flank of the position and led his men in a rush on the post. The impetus of the attacked caused the enemy to beat a hasty retreat, and the position was captured. Throughout the whole day his able leading kept his men on the move against strong opposition and heavy fire.
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 67 Date: |
| Family/military connections | Cousin: 6021 Pte Alvin Draper Robert FOWLER, 16th Bn, killed in action, 26 September 1917. |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Cross, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
