| Regimental number | 1784 |
| Place of birth | Melbourne, Victoria |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Bricklayer |
| Address | Homer Street, Narrogin, Western Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 27 |
| Next of kin | W E Clough, Narrogin, Western Australia |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Gunner |
| Unit name | Field Artillery Brigade 3, Battery 8 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 13/31/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board Transport A7 Medic on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 3rd Field Artillery Brigade |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Mention in Despatches Consistent excellent service and example to the men in devotion to duty and general willingness. Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette', second Supplement, No. 29890 (2 January 1917); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 103 (29 June 1917). Military Medal (Altered to Distinguished Conduct Medal) Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. The battery was heavily shelled, causing several casualties. He, regardless of the shell fire, assisted in attending the wounded and getting them into safety. He has throughout set a splendid example.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 189 Date: |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
