| Regimental number | 2865 |
| Place of birth | West Maitland New South Wales |
| Religion | Congregational |
| Occupation | Plasterer |
| Address | Mayfield, Newcastle, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 28 |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Nina Eva Bowditch, Elizabeth Street, Mayfield, Newcastle, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 46th Battalion, 7th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/63/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board SS Port Napier on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 4th Machine Gun Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Distinguished Conduct Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. When a Lewis gun team became casualties, this man picked up the gun, and, rushing out 20 yards in front of the position, fired it, killing 15 of the enemy and dispersing them . He remained there for twelve hours preventing the line from being rushed.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 15 Date: |
| Date of death | |
| Place of burial | Newcastle Memorial Park Cemetery & Crematorium |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
