| Regimental number | 2648 |
| Place of birth | Somerset England |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | Silverwood, Koorangarra Millmerrin, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 24 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs L Vickery, Savinglion, Somerset, England |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 9th Battalion, 8th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/26/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A55 Kyarra on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 1st Machine Gun Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. While acting as runner and signaller to his Company during its tour of duty in the line near METEREN from 19th April, 1918 to 1st May, 1918, he showed great courage and devotion to duty. On many occasions he carried messages across ground which was constantly under Artillery and machine gun fire. As a signaller he acted as telephonist and carried out repairs to lines. It was principally due to his disregard of personal safety that communication with all sections was successfully maintained. His devotion to duty and coolness under shell fire were a notable example to his comrades.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 15 Date: |