| Regimental number | 648 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Queenstown, South Australia |
| School | Alberton Public School, Port Adelaide, South Australia |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Seaman |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 26 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Mary Wheaton, Victoria Road, Birkenhead, South Australia |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 9th Light Horse Regiment, B Squadron |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/14/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board Transport A10 Karroo on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 9th Light Horse Regiment |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Mention in Despatches Awarded, and gazetted, 'London Gazette', second Supplement, No. 30474(12 January 1918); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 76 (23 May 1918). |
| Other details from Roll of Honour Circular | "He was mentioned in Despatches from General Sir Archibald Murray for gallant and distinguished service in the field. He was also presented with the Bronze Medal from the Royal Humane Society for endeavouring to save the life of Captain Gibson 9th Light Horse Regiment from drowning". Details from Mother - Mary Wheaton, Victoria Road, Birkenhead, South Australia. |
| Fate | Died of wounds |
| Place of death or wounding | Gaza, Palestine |
| Age at death | 27 |
| Place of burial | Deir El Belah War Cemetery (Row A, Grave 144), Palestine. |
| Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 7 |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: Robert Thomas and Mary WHEATON. |
| Other details | Qualified for a Certificate of Competency and Service as a First Mate, Merchant Marine, 1 October 1913 (issued at Mercantile Marine Office, Port Adelaide, South Australia). Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
