| Regimental number | 2008 |
| Place of birth | Minlaton South Australia |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Farm labourer |
| Address | Minlaton, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 20 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Mary Ann Whyte, Minlaton, South Australia |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 48th Battalion, 3rd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/65/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A48 Seang Bee on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 48th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'At NONNE BOSCHEN near WESTHOEK on night of 30th September and 1st October, 1917, for conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. This man went out under heavy artillery fire and collected a number of wounded of the 10th Battalion, 3rd Brigade, A.I.F., who were hit while carrying our relief. He showed great coolness and absolute disregard for his personal safety.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, WHYTE Cornelius Stephen |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
