| Regimental number | 148 |
| Place of birth | Laidley Queensland |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Carpenter |
| Address | Laidley, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 23 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Agnes Ellen Carlson, Laidley, Queensland |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 41st Battalion, A Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/58/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A64 Demosthenes on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 41st Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Distinguished Conduct Medal Work near Hamel on 8 August 1918. Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. On his commander becoming a casualty, he took charge of the platoon, handling it with skill and initiative. He rushed a machine gun, which wasa checking the advance, killing two and capturing the remainder of the crew, as well as thirty more from a dug out just behind. He set a fine example to the men of the platoon.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 36 Date: |
Postal Address:
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Street Address:
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