| Regimental number | 715 |
| Place of birth | Towaninnie Victoria |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | Towaninnie, via Wycheproof, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Father, John White, Towaninnie, via Wycheproof, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 38th Battalion, B Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/55/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A54 Runic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 38th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'On 4th October 1917, East of YPRES, he displayed conspicuous Gallantry in action. This N.C.O. found himself the sole survivor of his Lewis Gun Section. In spite of this, when our flank was checked by heavy Machine Gun fire, he rushed forward alone with his Lewis gun and by its fire enabled our troops to continue their advance and capture the machine gun.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 95 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
