Regimental number | 390 |
Place of birth | Singleton New South Wales |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Labourer |
Address | 161 Franklin Street, Melbourne, Victoria |
Marital status | Married |
Age at embarkation | 24 |
Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Florence Clark, 161 Franklin Street, Melbourne, Victoria |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 9th Light Horse Regiment, C Squadron |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/14/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A10 Karroo on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Trooper |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 39th Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Plaque in Victorian Garden of Remembrance |
Medals |
Military Medal 'Near WARNETON, during a raid on the enemy on the night 30th November, 1st December 1917, this N.C.O. displayed conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He was detailed for Bayonet work and in this capacity did very fine work. He stormed the enemy trenches with great vigour and entered 2 dugouts and cleared them of their garrisons and set a fine example to the remainder of his party. Strength of raiding party - 4 officers and 82 other ranks.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No Date: |
Other details | Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Date of death |