| Place of birth | Parkside South Australia |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Station employee |
| Address | Wattle Street East, Fullarton Estate, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs H R Somerville, Wattle Street East, Fullarton Estate, South Australia |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | 2nd Lieutenant |
| Unit name | 16th Battalion, 10th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/33/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A70 Ballarat on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Captain |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 16th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Mention in Despatches Awarded, and gazetted, 'London Gazette', second Supplement, No. 30448 (28 December 1917); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 57 (18 April 1918). |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry in action. He led his men to their objective with great courage and dash. Later, he assumed command of his company, and maintained a section of the trench under intense fire. He set a splendid example to his men.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 103 Date: Distinguished Service Order 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty when in command of his company. He showed great skill in the handling of a delicate situation, and his cheerful courage under most trying circumstances inspired his men to the magnificent effort which they undoubtedly made. He was severely wounded.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 169 Date: |
| Other details | Medals: Military Cross, Distinguished Service Order, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
