| Regimental number | 653 |
| Place of birth | Stanthorpe Queensland |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Railway telegraphist |
| Address | c/o A W Whittard, Childers, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22 |
| Next of kin | Father, A W Witard, Childers, Queensland |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 26th Battalion, Headquarters |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/43/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A60 Aeneas on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lance Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 26th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. This N.C.O. was in charge of a party of signallers moving forward with the front wave to establish a forward communication post. When held up by a machine gun, he dashed at it alone, shot three and bayoneted two of the enemy, and took five prisoners. On reaching the objective, he personally ran out lines to all companies, under heavy fire, and maintained communication throughout the day by his energy in repairing breaks.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 36 Date: |