Regimental number | 3025 |
Place of birth | Adelaide South Australia |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Salesman |
Address | Mayfair Street, Maylands, South Australia |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 25 |
Next of kin | Sister, Mrs E A Thompson, Mayfair Street, Maylands, South Australia |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 12th Battalion, 10th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/29/3 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A70 Ballarat on |
Regimental number from Nominal Roll | 3025A |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Company Quartermaster Sergeant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 4th Pioneer Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in reorganizing the men of his platoon, which had suffered some casualties. Later, while making a reconnaissance with his company commander, they came under heavy fire, the latter being killed. In spite of this, he completed his task, and set a splendid example to his comrades during a trying time.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 36 Date: |
Date of death | |
Place of burial | Centennial Park Cemetery |