Regimental number | 91 |
Place of birth | Sandhurst, Victoria |
Religion | Presbyterian |
Occupation | Farm labourer |
Address | Marong via Bendigo, Victoria |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 22 |
Next of kin | Isabella Hamilton, Marong via Bendigo, Victoria |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 13th Light Horse Regiment, B Squadron |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/18/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board Transport A34 Persic on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 13th Light Horse Regiment |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Work near Villers-Bretonneux on 9 August 1918. Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during operations East of VILLERS-BRETONNEUX on 9th August 1918. This N.C.O. was attached to 58th Battalion headquarters for duty as Despatch Rider and Mounted Scout. He carried out very important reconnaissances of the enemy's positions and brought back very valuable information which enabled dispositions to be made to get the infantry line forward. At times when signal communications failed he galloped forward to companies in the front line of the attack carrying messages from Battalion headquarters. His work throughout the operations was of the highest standard and is worthy of special recognition.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 61 Date: |
Other details | Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Date of death | |
Place of burial | Eaglehawk Cemetery |