| Regimental number | 2133 |
| Place of birth | Sydney New South Wales |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Wheelwright |
| Address | Belmore, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 20 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Julia Ann Burridge, Cobden Street, Belmore, New South Wales |
| Previous military service | 39th Infantry |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 56th Battalion, 4th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/73/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A15 Port Sydney on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 56th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Distinguished Conduct Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'On 1st September 1918 during the attack on PERONNE he went into action in charge of a Platoon and under heavy shell and Machine Gun fire showed great gallantry, coolness and leadership. During the attack on 2nd September 1918 he again displayed the same splendid qualities, in addition bandaging numerous wounded men under heavy shell fire. He was an inspiring example to all around him. At one stage when his platoon was suffering severe casualties from enfilading Machine Gun fire he personally placed the remainder of his men in safe positions and engaged and eventually silenced the Machine Gun with a Lewis gun, thus enabling his men to advance.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 109 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
