Regimental number | 10014 |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Bricklayer |
Address | 77 Lane Cove Road, North Sydney, New South Wales |
Marital status | Married |
Age at embarkation | 23 |
Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Kathleen Wilson, 'Nirvana', Boomerang Street, Haberfield, New South Wales |
Enlistment date | |
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
Rank on enlistment | Sapper |
Unit name | 9th Field Company Engineers |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 14/28/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A31 Ajana on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Lance Corporal |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 9th Field Company Engineers |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'SOMME - 4th to 8th April, 1918. Whilst in charge of a party detailed to prepare demolition of a bridge, at a critical period, this N.C.O. exhibited great courage and devotion to duty. He stuck to his post during a very heavy bombardment and by his coolness set a fine example to the men in his charge, getting the demolitions prepared in quick order.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 61 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |