| Regimental number | 1731 |
| Place of birth | London England |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Steward |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 32 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs E Coles, 55 Dulwich Road, Herne Hill, London, England |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 6th Battalion, 4th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/23/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A18 Wiltshire on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 6th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Work at Herleville Wood on 23 August 1918. Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty on the 23rd day of August, 1918, at HERLEVILLE WOOD. During the attack this Stretcher Bearer carried out his duties nobly and well. Under heavy Machine Gun and rifle fire and through heavily wooded country, with enemy snipers, he worked continuously. On one occasion when he noticed one of our wounded lying a few yards from an enemy post, despite hostile fire he walked forward and succeeded in bringing the wounded man safely to our lines. He showed great courage and coolness under most trying circumstances.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 109 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |