| Regimental number | 2954 |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Engineer |
| Address | 93 Burke Road, Camberwell |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 20 |
| Next of kin | Father, W H Wilks, 93 Burke Road, Camberwell |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Sergeant |
| Unit name | 5th Field Company Engineers |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 14/24/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 5th Field Company Engineers |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He showed the greatest initiative and resource, and greatly distinguished himself by laying out a line of fire trenches and excavating them successfully in face of heavy machine gun and artillery fire.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 189 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Medals Military Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
