Regimental number | 481 |
Religion | Roman Catholic |
Occupation | Station hand |
Address | Plummer Street, Charters Towers, Queensland |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 21 |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Stapleton, Plummer Street, Charters Towers, Queensland |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Sergeant |
Unit name | 26th Battalion, B Company |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/43/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A11 Ascanius on |
Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll) | Name does not appear on Nominal Roll |
Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry in action. He led his platoon with great dash under very heavy fire. Later, when his officers had become casualties he took command of the company, and displayed great coolness and courage in assisting to repel two counter attacks.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 184 Date: Cross of St. George - 4th Class (Russia) Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 116 Date: |