| Regimental number | 285 |
| Place of birth | Collingwood Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Driver |
| Address | 35 Russell Street, Abbotsford, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 25 |
| Next of kin | Aunt, Mrs Rachel Gourlay, 35 Russell Street, Abbotsford, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 22nd Battalion, A Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/39/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A38 Ulysses on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 22nd Battalion |
| Fate | Killed in Action |
| Place of burial | ------ Cemetery (Plot L, Row B, Grave No. 15), Zillebeke, Belgium |
| Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 98 |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'A runner whose daring work and endurance were remarkable. He made many trips without hesitation through heavy barrages and succeeded in getting his messages back to their destination. Although wounded he insisted on completing his journey and delivering his despatches before he allowed the stretcher bearers to take him away.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 76 Date: |
| Other details | Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
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Street Address:
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