| Regimental number | 2533 |
| Place of birth | Hungerford England |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Planter |
| Address | Royal Exchange Hotel, Newcastle, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 40 |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Mary Meredith Burkitt, Kirkowald Avenue, Mosman, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 35th Battalion, 5th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/52/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A11 Ascanius on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 35th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For gallant service during attack on enemy trenches near MORLANCOURT on night of 5th/6th May, 1918. This N.C.O. did exceptionally good work clearing the area opposite his front of snipers who were causing casualties to our troops. He crawled out under heavy fire and successfully bombed enemy sniping posts. He showed conspicuous bravery and coolness throughout the whole operation.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 15 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
