Regimental number | 3276 |
Place of birth | Melbourne, Victoria |
Religion | Presbyterian |
Occupation | Surgical bootmaker |
Address | 23 George Street, East Melbourne, Victoria |
Marital status | Married |
Age at embarkation | 27 |
Next of kin | Wife, Mrs S Carson, 23 George Street, East Melbourne, Victoria |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 6th Battalion, 11th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/23/3 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A71 Nestor on |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Distinguished Conduct Medal Personal courage, devotion to duty, and example to the men. Conspicuous good work and valuable services at Pozieres. Recommendation date: |
Fate | No details of fate entered on Nominal Roll |
Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous and consistent gallantry during operations. He has repeatedly carried out work under heavy fire, and has set a fine example. On one occasion he was buried by a shell, but, after a short rest recommenced work.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 62 Date: |