| Regimental number | 5346 |
| Place of birth | Boort, Victoria |
| Religion | Baptist |
| Occupation | Lithographer |
| Address | 124 Hoddle Street, Abbotsford, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 18 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs V Cameron, 2l4 Heidelberg Road, Alphington, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 5th Battalion, 18th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/22/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A33 Ayrshire on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lance Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 5th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal 'Courage and skill as guide, enabling valuable services to be rendered.(East of Ypres 4 October 1917)' Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'During the attack on BROODSEINDE RIDGE east of YPRES on 4th October, 1917, this man showed pluck and devotion to duty after being badly shaken by shellfire. It was mainly due to his guidance and grit that ammunition and stokes ammunition requisitions for the front line reached their destinations. In spite of heavy shelling this man stuck to his job, continually passing over the area where most casualties were inflicted. By his careful guidance, fewer casualties were inflicted and the front line supply maintained.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31 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
