| Regimental number | 278 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Leytonstone, Essex, England |
| School | St Bonaventure's Grammar School, Upton, Essex, England |
| Age on arrival in Australia | 28-29 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Waterside worker |
| Address | Earl Street, Thompson Estate, South Brisbane, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 31 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Nellie Swain, East Dene, Vista Road, Clacton on Sea, Essex, England |
| Previous military service | Served in the Imperial Yeomanry, Boer War, 1900-02. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 9th Battalion, B Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/26/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board Transport A5 S.S. Omrah on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Major |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 49th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry in action. He led a party to reinforce the left flank, thereby greatly assisting to hold this flank against a determined enemy attack. He displayed great courage and initiative throughout, and set a fine example to his men.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 62 Date: |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Wounded in action (1) 4 September 1916; (2) 1 April 1918. Appointed Lance Corporal, 28 April 1915; Corporal, 3 July 1915; Sergeant, 18 July 1915; commissioned as 2nd Lt, 4 August 1915; Lt, 12 March 1916; Captain, 4 April 1916; Temporary Major, 25 July-18 September 1918; Major, 7 December 1918. Transferred to 49th Bn, 25 February 1916. Medals: Military Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal Also served in World War II (Citizen Military Forces, 16 May 1940-6 April 1944). |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 86 |
| Place of burial | Albany Creek Crematorium, Aspley Creek, Queensland |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
