| Regimental number | 1733 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | 81 College Street, Balmain, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Mrs P Dummett, 81 College Street, Balmain, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 2nd Battalion, 4th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/19/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A8 Argyllshire on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 2nd Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Victoria Cross (Awarded to Distinguished Conduct Medal) Many acts of unparalleled courage in rescuing wounded under heavy fire. East of Bullecourt 4 May 1917. Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He showed the utmost coolness and courage as a bearer under heavy fire. He made repeated journeys in front, bringing in wounded. On his last journey he was wounded while getting a man back. In spite of this he succeeded in crawling in, dragging the wounded man with him.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 219 Date: |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
