| Regimental number | 1678 |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Draper's assistant |
| Address | 75 Breeze Street, West Brunswick, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 19 |
| Next of kin | Step-Father, Mr Lewis Besank, 75 Breeze Street, West Brunswick, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 57th Battalion, 2nd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/74/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A14 Euripides on |
| Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll) | Name does not appear on Nominal Roll |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. On one occasion during our advance he attacked a machine gun post single handed, killing three of the garrison and capturing the gun, which he immediately turned on the enemy with great effect, thus facilitating our further progress. When his officer and platoon sergeant had become casualties he took command, and displayed qualities of leadership and initiative of a very high order. His behaviour throughout was most gallant.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 15 Date: |