| Regimental number | 4675 |
| Place of birth | Newtown New South Wales |
| Religion | Baptist |
| Occupation | Engine cleaner |
| Address | Minworth, 78 Wardell Road, Petersham, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 18 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs M E Bothamley, Minworth, 78 Wardell Road, Petersham, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 17th Battalion, 12th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/34/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 17th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal For exhibiting great courage during a bombing attack and continuing to throw with good effect whilst wounded until severely wounded a second time. Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Plaque in New South Wales Garden of Remembrance |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'During the attack on the HINDENBURG LINE near NOREUIL on the 2nd/3rd May he exhibited great courage during a bombing attack and stuck to his post when wounded, and kept on throwing bombs with good effect. He helped a wounded comrade to the R.A.P. returning immediately to assist in the bombing. He persisted until severely wounded a second time.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 174 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
