| Regimental number | 2687 |
| Place of birth | Melbourne Victoria |
| Religion | Congregational |
| Occupation | Engraver |
| Address | Canterbury, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22 |
| Next of kin | Father, A J Ward, Newhamville, Chaucer Crescent, Canterbury, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 6th Battalion, 8th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/23/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A68 Anchises on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 6th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry on the 23rd day of August, 1918, at HERLEVILLE WOOD. During the advance, when his platoon Officer had been wounded, this N.C.O. showed great courage and resource in leading his men forward against strong machine gun fire. On one occasion at HERLEVILLE WOOD NO. 3, when his men were temporarily held up he went forward with a party and captured the two hostile Machine Guns which were causing the casualties to his men. Later on in the day, he with two men under very heavy rifle fire, crept froward and succeeded in capturing thee enemy Machine Guns and twenty prisoners. He proved himself a skilful and fearless leader.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 109 Date: |
| Other details | Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Place of burial | Springvale Cemetery |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
