| Regimental number | 2477 |
| Place of birth | Sydney New South Wales |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Jeweller |
| Address | 20 Gilpin Street Camperdown, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs S Clare, 20 Gilpin Street, Camperdown, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 13th Battalion, 7th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/30/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A9 Shropshire on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 45th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry at GUEUDECOURT on the morning of 21st February, 1917, during an attack on enemy's Strong Point and trenches. He was in command of a squad of men with blankets to throw over the enemy's wire. He went forward under cover o the Stokes gun barrage and took up a position close to the enemy's wire to watch the result of the Stokes shells to select a damaged point to rush. Immediately the barrage lifted he rushed forward under enemy rifle and bomb fire and successfully threw blankets over their wire. By his coolness and utter disregard for danger he greatly assisted the attacking party in entering the enemy's trench without delay.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 133 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
