| Regimental number | 2239 |
| Place of birth | Stuart Town New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Stuart Town, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 25 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Elizabeth J Thompson, Stuart Town, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 54th Battalion, 4th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/71/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A42 Boorara on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 5th Machine Gun Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'During the operations from 29th September to 2nd October in the vicinity of BELLICOURT, this man's services as a runner are worthy of the highest praise. He conveyed messages under heavy shell fire and displayed untiring energy and obeyed all calls with a cheerfulness rarely equalled under such trying circumstances. It was greatly due to his efforts that a proper liaison was maintained between Company Headquarters and Battalion Headquarters.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 109 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
