| Regimental number | 21492 |
| Place of birth | Rosewood Queensland |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Rosewood, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 23 |
| Next of kin | Father, S Yates, Peak Crossing, Queensland |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Gunner |
| Unit name | 9th Field Artillery Brigade, 36th Battery |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A8 Argyllshire on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 8th Field Artillery Brigade |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'On the 8th August, 1918, at CERISY, the battery came under heavy hostile fire, and the whole of the detachment, including the No. 1, being killed or wounded, this N.C.O. took charge and kept his gun in action all through the operation, showing great courage, initiative and devotion to duty.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 61 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
