| Regimental number | 407 |
| Place of birth | Newcastle Upon Tyne England |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | 143 St Johns Road, Forrest Lodge, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 33 |
| Next of kin | Sister, Mrs A E Strawford, 1646 Burton Avenue, Victoria, Bc, Canada |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 26th Battalion, B Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/43/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A11 Ascanius on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Company Sergeant Major |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 26th 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 |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Plaque in New South Wales Garden of Remembrance |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He personally rushed an enemy machine gun strong point and shot two of the crew. His gallant conduct inspired his men to fight bravely and successfully during the remainder of the attach.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 95 Date: |
| Other details | Medals: Distinguished Conduct Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
