| Regimental number | 3665 |
| Religion | Baptist |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 23 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Elizabeth Veale, 1O5 Errol Street, North Melbourne, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 21st Battalion, 8th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/38/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A64 Demosthenes on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | 3665A |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Gunner |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 13th Field Artillery Brigade |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'In front of HAMEL - VILLERS BRETONNEUX. On the 9th August 1918, the area in the vicinity of this man's Battery received a considerable amount of shelling, frequently cutting the telephone wire. This man, on each occasion repaired the breaks, under fire, until it was impossible to further use the line over this area. A relay post was then established, this man with a total disregard of personal danger carried messages through the shelled area to his Battery for a considerable time. In doing this, he set a splendid example and was largely instrumental in enabling his Battery to engage the targets which the F.O.O. observed. His courage and devotion to duty are deserving of special recognition.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 61 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
