| Regimental number | 7436 |
| Place of birth | Donard, Ireland |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Grocer's assistant |
| Address | Cottesloe Beach, Western Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 29 |
| Height | 5' 9" |
| Weight | 153 lbs |
| Next of kin | Sister, Mrs E Best, Kurrawang via Kalgoorlie, Western Australia |
| Previous military service | Served for 1 year in the 25th Light Horse Brigade. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Place of enlistment | Perth, Western Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 11th Battalion, 25th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/28/5 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A30 Borda on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 11th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Embarked Perth, 29 June 1917; disembarked Plymouth, England, 25 August 1917; marched out to 2nd Training Bn, Sutton Veny, 7 November 1917; proceeded overseas, 27 December 1917; marched in to France, 28 December 1917; proceeded to unit, 30 December 1917; taken on strength of 25th Reinforcements, 2 January 1918. Taken to hospital, 26 January 1918 (sick); transferred to 7th General Hospital, 29 January 1918 (mumps); to No 7 Convalescent Depot, 17 February 1918; to Command Depot, 9 March 1918; marched in to Australian General Base Depot, 13 March 1918; proceeded to unit, 24 March 1918; rejoined unit in the field, 28 March 1918. Taken to hospital, 20 May 1918 (sick); transferred to Casualty Clearing Station, 20 May 1918 (influenza); to Australian Stationary Hospital, 25 May 1918 (diphtheria); to 53rd General Hospital, 28 May 1918 (tonsillitis); to No 1 Convalescent Depot, Havre, 13 June 1918; to No 10 Convalescent Depot, 18 June 1918; to No 1 Convalescent Depot, 19 June 1918; discharged to Base, 17 August 1918. Proceeded to unit, 25 August 1918; rejoined Bn, 26 August 1918. Granted leave to United Kingdom, 9 December 1918; rejoined Bn from leave, 3 January 1919; on leave to United Kingdom, 10 April 1919; rejoined Bn, 1 May 1919; marched out for return to Australia, 20 May 1919; embarked for United Kingdom, 28 May 1919; marched in to Liverpool, England, 29 May 1919. Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Takada', 18 July 1919; disembarked Fremantle, 29 August 1919; discharged, 28 September 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
