Regimental number | 257 |
Place of birth | Adelaide, South Australia |
Religion | Roman Catholic |
Occupation | Labourer |
Address | c/o Mrs M Butler, Connor Street, Glanville, South Australia |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 19 |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs M Butler, Connor Street, Glanville, South Australia |
Enlistment date | |
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 27th Battalion, B Company |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/44/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A2 Geelong on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 27th Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Croix de Guerre ( France) Recommendation date: Distinguished Conduct Medal Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty when the enemy resisting strongly in a communication trench, he jumped into it, killing fifteen of the enemy, and clearing the way for the advance. He did splendid work.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 23 Date: |