| Regimental number | 2103 |
| Place of birth | Penge England |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Telephone linesman |
| Address | ... |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 26 |
| Next of kin | Sister, Miss M. Butcher, The Lines, Warbech Road, Annerley, London, England |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 13th Battalion, 6th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/30/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A62 Wandilla on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 13th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'He was in charge of a Lewis Gun section during the attack on the German lines South of BULLECOURT, on the 11th April, 1917. He guided his section to the second objective and quickly selecting a position opened fire on the retreating enemy causing them heavy losses. When forced to retire he took up successive positions firing on the advancing enemy, greatly delaying them. When forced through concentrated machine gun fire and bombs to abandon his gun and retire, he first removed an important part of the gun rendering it useless. By his coolness and bravery he rendered most valuable service.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 169 Date: |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
