| Regimental number | 4623 |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Pastrycook |
| Address | Doveton, Street, Ballarat, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 18 |
| Next of kin | Father, Mr J Whiting, Doveton Street, Ballarat, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 8th Battalion, 14th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/25/5 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A32 Themistocles on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 58th Battalion |
| Fate | Killed in Action |
| Place of burial | Bellicourt British Cemetery (Plot I, Row D, Grave 8), France |
| Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 166 |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during the operations near HARBONNIERES East of VILLERS-BRETONNEUX on 9th August 1918. This N.C.O. rendered most valuable assistance in doing patrol work in front of the advance. he located enemy machine gun posts and led a section in a rush which captured 3 machine guns. Later, he rushed with his section a second machine gun post, killing the crews and capturing two guns. His skilful leadership and determination set a very high standard to his section.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 61 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
