| Regimental number | 355 |
| Place of birth | Clermont, Queensland |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Horse driver |
| Address | Proserpine near Mackay, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 28 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs M Sing, Clermont PO, Clermont, Queensland |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 5th Light Horse Regiment, A Squadron |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/10/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board Transport A34 Persic on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | 355A |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 31st Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Mention in Despatches Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette', Supplement, No. 29455 (28 January 1916); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 44 (6 April 1916). |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry from May to September, 1915, at Anzac, as a sniper. His courage and skill were most marked, and he was responsible for a very large number of casualties among the enemy, no risk being too great for him to take.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 44 Date: Croix de Guerre (Belgium) Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 185 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: Distinguished Conduct Medal, Croix de Guerre, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 57 |
| Place of burial | Lutwyche Cemetery, Brisbane, Queensland |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
