| Regimental number | 5277 |
| Place of birth | Newtown New South Wales |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Surveyor |
| Address | Tasmar, Bathurst Road, Katoomba, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 23 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs H H Yates, Tasmar, Bathurst Road, Katoomba, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 1st Battalion, 16th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/18/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT SS Makarini on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 1st Battalion |
| Promotions |
2nd Lieutenant Unit: INF1 Promotion date: Lieutenant Unit: INF1 Promotion date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'During the operations east of YPRES on 4th October 1917, he was attached to a section of 1st Field company employed on the construction of a strong point on BECELAERE RIDGE. As the senior N.C.O. of the Infantry party he gave most vaaluable assistance to the officer in charge of the work, in supervising his men and in keeping up a very high standard of discipline during the operations. He set a splendid example of courage and devotion to duty and by his personality was able to encourage his men to their utmost to get the job finished.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31 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
