| Regimental number | 608 |
| Place of birth | Lubeck Victoria |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | 'Coolaba', Lubeck, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 26 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Eliza Sinclair, Kooringal, Harefield, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 39th Battalion, B Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/56/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A11 Ascanius on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 8th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. As stretcher bearer he worked continuously, amidst the heaviest fighting and through a terrific barrage, to get his man. He went out close to an enemy trench and brought back men who had lain wounded for six days in a position from which it seemed impossible to rescue them.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 189 Date: |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
