| Regimental number | 919 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Crystal Brook, South Australia |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | Crystal Brook, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 20.7 |
| Height | 5' 9.5" |
| Weight | 156 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Caroline Louisa Saint, same address |
| Previous military service | Nil (exempt area under Compulsory Military Training scheme) |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Adelaide, South Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 43rd Battalion, D Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/60/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A19 Afric on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 43rd Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Mention in Despatches Awarded, and gazetted, 'London Gazette', second Supplement, No. 30448 (28 December 1917); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 57 (18 April 1918). |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during the period 16th September, 1918 to 11th November, 1918. During the operations West of ALLAINES on 2nd September, 1918, he took over his Platoon after his Platoon Commander had been killed. His Platoon was ordered to clear up a part of a trench system (SCUTARI TRENCH). He led his Platoon forward fighting his way and bombing for a period of nearly an hour, and eventually overcame a very stiff opposition to the advance. After the trench had been captured he quickly re-organised and established his line. Throughout the period he displayed a fine spirit of dash and coolness.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 135 Date: |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Nestor', 20 May 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Adelaide, 14 August 1919. Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 58 |
| Place of burial | Centennial Park Cemetery, Adelaide, South Australia |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, SAINT John Douglas |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
