| Regimental number | 965 |
| Place of birth | Melbourne Victoria |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | 75 Cecil Street, South Melbourne, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 28 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Annie Scott, 75 Cecil Street, South Melbourne, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 21st Battalion, D Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/38/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A38 Ulysses on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 24th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'Near MT. ST. QUENTIN North of PERONNE on the afternoon of 1st September 1918 during the attack on a trench system North of the Village this soldier displayed great dash and initiative during the operation against TORTELLE TRENCH, which was heavily held by hostile machine guns and snipers. he was the foremost man, and when the Officer leading his group became a casualty, this soldier immediately organised bombing parties and put the guns which had been captured into action. he kept in close touch with the enemy in TORTELLE TRENCH until they retreated.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 115 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Place of burial | Fawkner Cemetery |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
