Regimental number | 10546 |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Telegraph linesman |
Address | Smithfield, Fairfield, New South Wales |
Marital status | Married |
Age at embarkation | 29 |
Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Violet Gertrude Sims, Smithfield, Fairfield, New South Wales |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Sapper |
Unit name | Divisional Signal Company 3 |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 22/13/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A11 Ascanius on |
Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll) | Name does not appear on Nominal Roll |
Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Plaque in New South Wales Garden of Remembrance |
Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty when in charge of telephone lines in his Brigade. He constantly repaired them when they had been cut by shell fire, and by his excellent work communication was never lost for any length of time. He has constantly displayed the greatest gallantry and initiative in taking parties through hostile barrage, establishing stations, effecting repairs and maintaining communication throughout. His fearlessness and untiring energy have greatly inspired the men under him.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 219 Date: Military Medal Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 95 Date: |
Date of death |