| Regimental number | 3083 |
| Place of birth | Melbourne, Victoria |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Tinsmith |
| Address | 34 Cruickshank Street, Port Melbourne, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 23 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Miss F Congues, 34 Cruickshank Street, Port Melbourne, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 5th Battalion, 10th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/22/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board RMS Osterley on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 5th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal 'Conspicuous courage and devotion to duty as stretcher bearer. (East of Ypres)' Recommendation date: Military Medal |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'This N.C.O. took part in the operations of the 4th October, 1917 near ZONNEBEKE east of YPRES. This was one of the few times he had been in the line as he is a Company Cook. During the enemy shelling of 4th and 5th which was continuous and extremely accurate many Stretcher Bearers became casualties. This N.C.O. volunteered as a Stretcher Bearer, carrying men under heavy shell fire. When men were buried he gave valuable assistance in digging them out. When the Company was moved forward to dig in out of the line of the barrage, he volunteered to stay behind to give assistance to the wounded and stayed there regardless of shelling until his work was complete.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31 Date: |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
