| Regimental number | 2836 |
| Place of birth | Sydney New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Scientific instrument maker and optician |
| Address | Dallas, Livingstone Street, Burwood, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 35 |
| Next of kin | Daughter, Mancy Wiesner, Livingstone Street, Burwood, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Special Motorist |
| Unit name | 5th Field Ambulance, C Section |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 26/48/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A31 Ajana on |
| From Embarkation Records it is not possible to distinguish exactly which ship members of this unit sailed on. Two ships left from Sydney: the 'Ajana' on 31 May 1915 carrying three officers and 98 men and the 'Ceramic' on 25 June 1915 carrying three officers and 129 men. | |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | AIF Headquarters |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Mention in Despatches Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette' No. 30706 (28 May 1918); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 165 (24 October 1918). |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Meritorious Service Medal 'For meritorious service and devotion to duty during the period 25th February 1918 to 16th September 1918. He has at all times displayed the greatest ability and resource in the performance of his duties. During the operations in August and early September 1918 on the SOMME he has had charge of the Divisional Motor Ambulance Cars evacuating wounded, and, by his skill and conduct, has at all times succeeded in assuring the efficient working of this branch of the service. He has shown a splendid example of cheerful and untiring devotion to duty which has inspired all ranks with whom he has come in contact.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 67 Date: |
| Other details | Medals: Meritorious Service Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
