Regimental number | 1608 |
Place of birth | Adelaide South Australia |
Religion | Protestant |
Occupation | Driver |
Address | Bucknall Road, Glanville, South Australia |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 19 |
Next of kin | Mrs E A Wilson, Bucknall Road, Glanville, South Australia |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 10th Battalion, 3rd Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/27/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A54 Runic on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Lance Corporal |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 3rd Light Trench Mortar Battery |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. When in charge of a Stokes mortar he displayed great courage and coolness in handling his gun during an enemy counter attack. In spite of very heavy hostile shelling, he maintained a continuous fire from his mortar, doing much execution among the enemy. His gallantry and daring have been conspicuous on many occasions, and he has set a fine example to his men.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31 Date: |