| Regimental number | 52 |
| Place of birth | Bordertown, South Australia |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Sleeper hewer |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Isabel Burrows, Hoffmans Mill Yarloop, Western Australia |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Helena Vale, Western Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 16th Battalion, B Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/33/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 16th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Cross Recommendation date: Bar to Military Cross Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He personally led his platoon through uncut wire in front of the second objective, and gave his men all the assistance that was in his power. He continued to perform gallant work throughout the day, and set a fine example to all ranks.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 169 Date: Bar to Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He led his platoon along an enemy trench, taking his objective by assault. He then led a bombing attack down a communication trench, inflicting many casualties and taking a considerable number of prisoners. He personally supervised the construction of bombing posts further down the trench. He set his men a very fine example.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 15 Date: |
| Other details | Medals: Military Cross and Bar, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
