Regimental number | 2593 |
Place of birth | Summertown, South Australia |
Religion | Methodist |
Occupation | Gardener |
Address | Summertown, South Australia |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 22 |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Maggie Bonython, Summertown, South Australia |
Enlistment date | |
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 27th Battalion, 6th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/44/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A24 Benalla on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Lance Corporal |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 10th Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Distinguished Conduct Medal Conspicuous bravery and devotion to duty. (Pozieres). Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry in action. Though wounded in the head, he refused to withdraw, and working his way round the enemy's flank, used his machine gun with great effect.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 62 Date: |