| Regimental number | 2763 |
| Place of birth | Launceston, Tasmania |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Carpenter |
| Address | Sydney, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 28 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Elizabeth Mary Bryant, Derby, Tasmania |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 3rd Pioneer Battalion, Reinforcement 5 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 14/15/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A24 Benalla on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sapper |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 15th Field Company Engineers |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For gallantry and devotion to duty. In the neighbourhood of PERONNE, during the operations of August 29th,30th, 31st, September. 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th. this Sapper has set a wonderful example to his comrades. At HAPPLINCOURT, south of PERONNE, on August 29th/30th., he guided wagons and supervised assemblage of cork-float material for footbridges. During the bridging operations of 30th/31st August, September 1st and 2nd, this Sapper each time stationed himself at the head of the advancing footbridge, 300 to 400 yards ahead of Infantry, and, coolly working under machine gun fire, set an inspiring example to the remainder of the men. Throughout the operations, lasting a week, this Sapper worked with untiring zeal and energy.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' 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
