| Regimental number | 1363 |
| Place of birth | Appila South Australia |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Prince Street, Solomontown, Port Pirie, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 19 |
| Next of kin | T S Smith, Prince Street, Solomontown, Port Pirie, South Australia |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 12th Battalion, 3rd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/29/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A50 Itonus on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 12th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and leadership at Lihons on 11 August, 1918. This N.C.O. took a patrol into Lihu Wood, and bombed an enemy post. Running out of bombs, he returned for more, and, in face of strong opposition, again attacked the post, causing the garrison to withdraw.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 35 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 58 |
| Place of burial | AIF Cemetery (Row 17, Grave 52), West Terrace, Adelaide, South Australia |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
