| Regimental number | 4851 |
| Place of birth | Sydney New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Printer |
| Address | 11 Sutherland Avenue, Paddington, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 18 |
| Next of kin | W. Smith, 11 Sutherland Avenue, Paddington, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 1st Battalion, 15th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/18/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A15 Star Of England on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 53rd Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Mention in Despatches Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette', second Supplement, No. 30107 (1 June 1917); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 169 (4 October 1917). |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'During the operations near BELLICOURT from 30th September to 2nd October 1918, this N.C.O. displayed conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in advancing with his section along the left of the main enemy trench system and giving covering fire to the bombing party in the trench notwithstanding heavy casualties in his section and in spite of heavy enfilade machine gun fire this N.C.O. continued to cover the advance of the bombing party for a very considerable distance. Later on he brought heavy fire to bear from his section on to the enemy who were counter-attacking and assisted largely in beating off the attack. Throughout the whole attack he rendered invaluable service to his Company Commander in re-organising and controlling his section and set throughout a fine example to all the men under him.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 109 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
