| Regimental number | 1868 |
| Place of birth | Wellington New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Ironmonger |
| Address | 21 Elizabeth Street, Tighes Hill, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 19 |
| Next of kin | Father, James John Wells, 21 Elizabeth Street, Tighes Hill, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Acting Sergeant |
| Unit name | 30th Battalion, 2nd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/47/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A35 Berrima on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 30th Battalion |
| Fate | Effective abroad (still overseas) |
| Medals |
Military Cross 'During the operations 26th to 28th August, 1918, resulting in the capture of Foucoucourt, he led his company with great gallantry and skill, which enabled him to reach his objective with comparatively few casualties in spite of heavy machine gun fire and a 77 mm gun firing at point blank range. All his company runners were killed, but he personally kept in close touch with his platoon commander under heavy fire. Heis example to his men was very fine.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 61 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
