| Regimental number | 525 |
| Place of birth | Brisbane Queensland |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | Cooran, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 23 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs P Sainsbury, Cooran, Queensland |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | Machine Gun Company 3, Reinforcement 8 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 24/8/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A20 Hororata on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 4th Machine Gun Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'Conspicuous Gallantry in action at VILLERS-BRETONNEUX on night 24th/25th April 1918. He displayed great gallantry and determination in bringing his gun into action during the advance, when his No. 1 had become a casualty. On reaching his objective he successfully engaged a large party of enemy who were firing from the village in his rear. His conduct throughout was of the highest order and when wounded 25th/26th April 1918 he returned to duty until ordered away by his officer.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 15 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
