Regimental number | 1507 |
Place of birth | Melbourne Victoria |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Plumber |
Address | 14 Montrose avenue, Elsternwick, Victoria |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 22 |
Next of kin | Catherine Sparkman, 14 Montrose avenue, Elsternwick, Victoria |
Enlistment date | |
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
Rank on enlistment | Sapper |
Unit name | 2nd Divisional Signal Company, 9th Reinforcements |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 22.12.2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Vic, on board H.M.A.T. A32 Themistocles on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Sapper |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 2nd Signal Company |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Plaque in Victorian Garden of Remembrance |
Medals |
Meritorious Service Medal 'During the operations in the vicinity of BELLICOURT extending over the period 17th September, to 17th October, 1918, this man performed the duties of Motor Cyclist Despatch Rider.Riding under most adverse conditions - bad roads, heavy traffic, rain and without headlight - he displayed great coolness - devotion to duty and resource in the management of the machine. In particular on the night of 8th, 9th October, 1918, when charged with the delivery of urgent barrage orders to artillery groups, he set out on the ESTREES-BELLICOURT Road which was packed with traffic subject to shell fire and an attack by enemy bombing machines. Although inured and severely shaken through having collided with a bolting ammunition wagon, he succeeded in delivering his despatches without delay. His great physical effort, courage and devotion to duty on this occasion was one of the many that transpired during the advance to the River SELLE.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 113 Date: |
Other details | Medals: Meritorious Service Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Date of death |