| Regimental number | 9573 |
| Place of birth | Sydney New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Mining engineer |
| Address | Eastwood, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 33 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs A Skerritt, North Road, Eastwood, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Sapper |
| Unit name | Tunnelling Companies, January 1918 Reinforcements |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A71 Nestor on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Comissioned |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 2nd Tunnelling Company |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty on the 19th October 1918, near Orchies, when he removed a large delay action mine, which he discovered exceptionally well hidden under the tiled roof of Wattines Chateau. The removal called for a high standard of skill and exceptional courage, as a similar mine had exploded in the area the same day.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 30 Date: |
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Street Address:
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Campbell, ACT 2600
