| Regimental number | 5649 |
| Place of birth | Dalton, New South Wales |
| School | Queanbeyan, New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Shearer |
| Address | Captains Flat, via Bungendore, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 27 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs R Fairall, Cudal, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 1st Battalion, 18th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/18/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A55 Kyarra on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 1st Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Conspicuous gallantry during period 4/7 May as stretcher-bearer setting fine example. Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 189 Date: |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Was wounded at the Battle of Bullecourt (where he was awarded the MM) and sent to Bristol, England for six months to recuperate. Was discharged medically unfit. After the war he ran a sheep farm near Cootamundra. Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 64 |
| Place of burial | Church of England Cemetery, Cootamundra, New South Wales |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
