| Regimental number | 2835 |
| Place of birth | London England |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Grocer's assistant |
| Address | 'Canowindra', Mitchell Street, Kogarah, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 23 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Annie Collett, 80. 8 Bendish Road, Eastham, Essex, England |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 1st Pioneer Battalion, 6th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 14/13/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A30 Borda on |
| Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry during operations near Lihons. He led his platoon with great dash through very heavy shell and machine gun fire, and, by skilful use of ground, penetrated the enemy positions, capturing three machine guns, seven prisoners and inflicting severe casualties.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 67 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Cross, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
