| Regimental number | 805 |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Electrician |
| Address | Toowong, Warragul Road, Oakleigh |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 24 |
| Next of kin | Father, Mr Cook, Toowong, Warragul Road, Oakleigh |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Bombardier |
| Unit name | Field Artillery Brigade 2, Head-Quarters |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 13/30/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board Transport A9 Shropshire on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 2nd Field Artillery Brigade |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Medaille Militaire (Distinguished Conduct Medal awarded) Recommendation date: Mention in Despatches Recommendation date: Mention in Despatches Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette', Third Supplement, No. 29455 (28 January 1916); 'Commonwealth Gazette', No. 44 (6 April 1916). |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuos gallantry. He went out under heavy shell fire, and re-established communication when telephone wires were cut. He was seriously wounded.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 129 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: Distinguished Conduct Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
