| Regimental number | 1789 |
| Place of birth | Hobart, Tasmania |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Shearer |
| Address | Bay Road, Moorabion, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 38 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs E Chambers, Bay Road, Moorabbin, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 24th Battalion, 2nd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/41/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A64 Demosthenes on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 5th Traffic Control Detachment |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Distinguished Conduct Medal (Altered to Military Medal) Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'This soldier, who was doing Traffic Control duties on the Menin Road near the HOOGE CRATER, showed great coolness and courage during very heavy enemy shell fire on 25th September 1917, which lasted for several hours. During this time an ammunition dump was blown up about 70 yards from this post and two or three motor lorries were also hit. The Traffic was very heavy and there would have been a very serious block, but it was only through his extreme coolness and courage that he controlled and directed the Traffic during the heavy shelling, thereby saving much Transport and many lives. Again on the 26th September during continued shelling he held his post and warned and directed all traffic to safe points.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31 Date: |
| Other details | Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
