| Regimental number | 242 |
| Place of birth | Kempsey New South Wales |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Storekeeper |
| Address | Ridge Street, Merewether, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 25 |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Clara Blanche West, Ridge Street, Merewether, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Corporal |
| Unit name | 35th Battalion, A Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/52/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A24 Benalla on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 35th Battalion |
| Fate | Killed in Action |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty when in charge of carrying parties. He continued carrying after thirty six hours continuous work, with all his party casualties. He proceeded in his work until the companies he was carrying for were suppjlied with water, although several times nearly blown up by shells bursting close to him.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 219 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |