| Regimental number | 6438 |
| Place of birth | Kanoona New South Wales |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Bega, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 19 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs M A Spindler, Kanoona, Bega, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 18th Battalion, 18th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/35/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A29 Suevic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 18th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'During the advance near OMMIECOURT-les-CLERY, West of PERONNE, on 29th August 1918, this man was No. 1 of a Lewis gun. He moved his gun well out in front of his platoon and opened fire on a large party of the enemy that was opposing their advance. Although subjected to heavy rifle fire from the enemy he maintained his position and succeeded in killing and wounding a number of the enemy who were forced to withdraw, and thus enabled his platoon to advance. His personal courage and disregard of danger materially helped towards the success of the operation.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 115 Date: |
Postal Address:
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Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
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Campbell, ACT 2600
