| Regimental number | 3244 |
| Place of birth | Terowie, South Australia |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Queen Elizabeth Street off Buston Terrace, North Adelaide, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs C Clunes, Queen Elizabeth Street off Buston Terrace, North Adelaide, South Australia |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 16th Battalion, 11th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/33/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A24 Benalla on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 48th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Photo: Peter Dennis |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. This man has acted as stretcher bearer in many actions in which the unit has been engaged, and has displayed high courage and disregard for danger, going to the aid of wounded comrades under heavy shell fire. He has saved many lives, and his determination and self sacrificing endurance have set an example which has been worthy of the highest praise.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Medals: Distinguished Conduct Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 28 |
| Place of burial | AIF Cemetery (Row 7, Grave No. East 1), West Terrace, Adelaide, South Australia |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
