| Regimental number | 2740 |
| Place of birth | Drouin Victoria |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | Brisbane, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 19 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Dorothy Witton, Manyung via Goomeri, Nanago Line, Queensland |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 47th Battalion, 6th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/64/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A74 Marathon on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | 2740A |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 45th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous courage and devotion to duty during the attack WEST of BELLENGLISE on the 18th September, 1918, when his Battalion passed through a very heavy enemy barrage. This man was acting as Stretcher bearer and although carrying a large quantity of extra supplies he was particularly assiduous in dressing and attending the wounded. He remained in the barrage whilst there were any wounded to attend to, and throughout displayed admirable courage and cheerfulness.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 115 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
