| Regimental number | 1198 |
| Place of birth | Newcastle on Tyne England |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Seaman |
| Address | Caulfield East, Victoria |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 28 |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Daisy B Burn, Byron Street, Caulfield, East, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Lance Corporal |
| Unit name | 39th Battalion, D Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/56/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A11 Ascanius on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lance Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 39th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Work at La Flague on 10-11 August 1918 Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For gallantry and devotion to duty. On 5 April 1918, at Buire, a post of which he was in command maintained its position covering a bridge over the Ancre in spite of repeated attacks which were launched after heavy artillery preparation. During these attacks, he personally accounted for ten of the enemy.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 42 Date: |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
