| 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: |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
