| Regimental number | 1803 |
| Place of birth | Coolatai New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Coolatah via Warialda, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 18 |
| Next of kin | Friend, Mrs Julia Coughlin, Coolatah via Warialda, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 33rd Battalion, 2nd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/50/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A15 Port Sydney on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lance Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 33rd Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Distinguished Conduct Medal Work on 8 August 1918. Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. In company with another N.C.O. he rushed a strong pooint, capturing two machine guns and fourteen prisoners. With the same N.C.O. he rushed and captured another post in the next wood, and also assisted in the capture of 24 prisoners. Throughout the advance he showed the utmost determination to get forward and his courage was most marked.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 36 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Distinguished Conduct Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
