| Regimental number | 2447 |
| Place of birth | Beaconsfield Tasmania |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Beaconsfield, Tasmania |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 19 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Emma Cotterill, Beaconsfield, Tasmania |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 12th Battalion, 7th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/29/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A61 Kanowna on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lance Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 51st Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'By his gallant action, initiative and splendid leadership at a critical time on the 15th October, 1917, he maintained a section of the outpost line near BROODSEINDE. Whilst in charge of a Lewis Gun Section, his post was under continuous and heavy fire and was finally completely blown in, a gun and several of his men being buried. He personally dug out his gun and several of the men, established a fresh post, and by his promptness in dealing with the situation, and by his personal courage he set a example to the remainder of the line which was invaluable.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 95 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |