Regimental number | 51 |
Religion | Methodist |
Occupation | Farm labourer |
Address | Evelyn Street, Toowoomba, Queensland |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 20 |
Next of kin | Rebecca Fosters, Evelyn Street, Toowoomba, Queensland |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Driver |
Unit name | 2nd Light Horse Regiment, Machine Gun Section |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/7/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board TRANSPORT A15 Star Of England on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 1st Light Horse Brigade Machine Gun Squadron |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Mention in Despatches Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette', Supplement, No. 30169 (6 July 1917); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 174 (11 October 1917). |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during an action. He displayed great courage and initiative under very heavy fire, assisting greatly in breaking up the enemy's counter attack.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 110 Date: |
Other details | Medals: Distinguished Conduct Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |