| Regimental number | 490 |
| Place of birth | Birmingham England |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | Nambour, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 27 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Sarah Ann Thomas, Nambour, Queensland |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | Machine Gun Company 12, Reinforcement 7 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 24/17/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A38 Ulysses on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 3rd Machine Gun Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. During the operations west and north of BRAY on the morning of the 22nd August, 1918, when Nos 1 and 2 of the gun crew were killed and the Gun Commander wounded, this soldier left a place of safety, too charge of the gun, and carried on until the completion of the task. He then assisted the Gun Commander through a heavy enemy fire, to reach the Aid Post. He at once returned to his gun, carried up fresh supplies and ammunition, etc. under heavy fire, thereby setting a fine example of initiative, pluck, and endurance.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 75 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
