Regimental number | 4376 |
Place of birth | Yarra Junction, Victoria |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Plumber |
Address | Melbourne, Victoria |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 18 |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Nancy Brooke, 23 Golding Street, Canterbury, Victoria |
Previous military service | 48th Infantry |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 1st Pioneer Battalion, 12th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 14/13/5 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A29 Suevic on |
Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'During the attack on Kochamika and Sludka, 10 August, 1919, he showed great gallantry and skill in ascertaining the enemy's positions, and, under heavy fire, came back with reliable information, enabling his platoon to advance without casualties. He materially contributed to the success of a difficult operation.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 33 Date: |