| Regimental number | 1168 |
| Place of birth | Bendigo, Victoria |
| School | Eaglehawk State School, Victoria |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Engine driver |
| Address | California Gully, Bendigo, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 36 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Hannah Christian, California Gully, Bendigo, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 20th Battalion, D Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/37/5 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A35 Berrima on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 20th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Work at Hanebeke wood on 20 September 1917. Recommendation date: Mention in Despatches Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette', second Supplement, No. 30107 (1 June 1917); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 169 (4 October 1917). |
| Fate | Died of wounds |
| Place of death or wounding | nr Ypres, Belgium |
| Age at death | 38 |
| Place of burial | Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery (Plot XXIV, Row D, Grave No. 18), Belgium |
| Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 90 |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'At HANEBEKE WOOD on 20th September 1917 this N.C.O. had charge of a platoon throughout the attack. Just after the launching of the attack he showed great initiative in moving his platoon forward of the enemy barrage. Later he showed himself as a fearless leader and throughout he was moving among his men holding them together and getting them forward, showing an absolute disregard for personal safety. His cheerful manner, courage and determination was a very fine example to all who came in contact with him. After the consolidation, about 30 hours after zero, he was badly wounded.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31 Date: |
| Family/military connections | Cousin: [8026] Lt William Charles Douglas VEALE MC DCM, 2nd Division Engineers, returned to Australia, 22 November 1919. |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front 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
