| Regimental number | 4444 |
| Place of birth | Bathurst New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | Thora, Bellinger River, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 37 |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs S E A Brook, Thora, Bellinger River, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 15th Battalion, 14th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/32/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A62 Wandilla on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 15th Battalion |
| Promotions |
2nd Lieutenant Unit: INF15 Promotion date: Lieutenant Unit: INF15 Promotion date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He took charge of his platoon in an attack when his officer was wounded, and reached his objective without a casualty, owing to his fine leadership. He made excellent dispositions to meet a threatened counter attack, and, though wounded refused to leave the line. He assisted the wounded and carried in men from the front of his company under heavy fire. His courage and coolness were remarkable.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 110 Date: |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
