Regimental number | 742 |
Place of birth | Mt Cameron Tasmania |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Miner |
Address | Mathinna, Tasmania |
Marital status | Married |
Age at embarkation | 29 |
Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Mary Williams, Mathinna, Tasmania |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 40th Battalion, C Company |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/57/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Hobart, Tasmania, on board HMAT A35 Berrima on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 15th Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Plaque in Victorian Garden of Remembrance |
Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in action near ZONNEBEKE on 26th September, 1917. He assisted his Platoon Sergeant in capturing an enemy pill box from which a party of six enemy riflemen offered resistance. He worked to the rear of the enemy and forced them to surrender. He showed splendid courage at all times during the attack, was slightly wounded but carried on until wounded a second time. He showed a splendid example to his comrades.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Date of death |