| Regimental number | 351 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Ipswich Queensland |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Carriage-builder |
| Address | Waghorn Street, Ipswich, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Jane Thompson, Waghorn Street, Ipswich, Queensland |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Sergeant |
| Unit name | 31st Battalion, B Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/48/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A62 Wandilla on |
| Two ships left from Melbourne carrying the 31st Battalion Headquarters and Companies A, B, C and D: HMAT A62, 'Wandilla', on 9 November 1915 and HMAT A41, 'Bakara', on 5 November 1915. It is not possible from the Embarkation Roll to determine on which ship an individual embarked. | |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A41 Bakara on |
| Two ships left from Melbourne carrying the 31st Battalion Headquarters and Companies A, B, C and D: HMAT A62, 'Wandilla', on 9 November 1915 and HMAT A41, 'Bakara', on 5 November 1915. It is not possible from the Embarkation Roll to determine on which ship an individual embarked. | |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 31st Battalion |
| Promotions |
2nd Lieutenant Unit: INF31 Promotion date: Lieutenant Unit: INF31 Promotion date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in an attack. His flank became exposed and came under heavy machine gun fire from a blockhouse, which he captured, with four machine guns and their crews, thus preventing many casualties. When his cimpany commander was killed he took command, collected men of other units, and established himself on the final objective. Here he again attacked and cleared some blockhouses, reconnoitred the ground in front of his position, established some advanced posts, and kept his commanding officer well informed as to the situation. He showed great ability and courage throughout.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 137 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Medals: Military Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
