Regimental number | 1110 |
Place of birth | Melbourne Victoria |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Miner |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 22 |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs E Williams, Linda Valley, West Coast, Tasmania |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 15th Battalion, G Company |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/32/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board Transport A40 Ceramic on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 15th Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'Is recommended for conspicuous gallantry and brilliant leadership during advance on enemy positions EAST of JEANCOURT on 18th September 1918. Throughout the operation he proved to be a cool and daring leader. In encountering an enemy post in PIEUMEL WOOD offering stubborn resistance, he led his platoon with great dash and succeeded in mopping up the post and capturing the garrison. On reaching the first objective he was invaluable to his Company Commander in assisting to reorganise the Company, in face of direct enemy machine gun fire from a range of 250 yards. At the beginning of the second phase of the advance, by his skilful leadership and courage he outflanked an enemy post overcoming a strong obstacle and enabling the advance to continue. for his magnificent example, determination and initiative he is worthy of recognition.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 115 Date: |
Other details | Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Date of death | |
Place of burial | Cornelian Bay Cemetery |