| Regimental number | 511 |
| Place of birth | Evansford, Victoria |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Mine manager |
| Address | Ormond Street, West Brunswick, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 36 |
| Next of kin | Sister, Mrs Caroline Connell, 3 Ormond Street, West Brunswick, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | 2nd Corporal |
| Unit name | No 1 Mining Corps |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A38 Ulysses on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 2nd Tunnelling Company |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Unspecified Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Plaque in Victorian Garden of Remembrance |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in reconnoitring hostile dug outs after our attack. He completed the difficult task of making entrances to cellars under an intense bombardment, working for 36 hours under the most trying conditions. He has also exhibited great coolness when laying charges in close proximity to the enemy at imminent risk of being blown up himself.'c
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 219 Date: |
| Date of death |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
