| Regimental number | 4269 |
| Place of birth | Toowoomba Queensland |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Police constable |
| Address | Railway Hotel, Hendon, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 24 |
| Next of kin | Father, J Warfield, Railway Hotel, Hendon, Queensland |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 15th Battalion, 13th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/32/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A55 Kyarra on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Company Sergeant Major |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 46th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty, while acting as platoon commander during an advance. Considerable opposition was encountered from an enemy post whereupon he led a flank attack, and bombed the enemy out, killing several and capturing a machine gun. When enemy reinforcements forced his withdrawal, he brought away the guns, and his wounded with him. He set a fine example of courage and resource.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 15 Date: |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
