| Regimental number | 1474 |
| Place of birth | Sydney New South Wales |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Carpenter |
| Address | c/o Mrs M Baker, 262 Military Road, Neutral Bay, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 18 |
| Next of kin | Mrs M Baker, 262 Military Road, Neutral Bay, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 13th Battalion, 3rd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/30/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A49 Seang Choon on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | 1574 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Quartermaster Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 4th Machine Gun Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'Is recommended for his excellent work and devotion to duty during the operations near ZONNEBEKE on 26th September, 1917. His work in establishing communications between the Machine Gun Battery Headquarters and Group Headquarters was most satisfactory and during the morning of the 26th September, 1917, he many times repaired the wire under extremely heavy shell fire. Throughout, his work was mostly under shell fire, and at all times his eagerness to perform his duty was most marked. He is recommended for the Military Medal.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
