Regimental number | 824 |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Dairyman |
Address | Laura Street, Wooloowin, Queensland |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 19 |
Next of kin | Laura Street, Wooloowin, Queensland |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Lance Corporal |
Unit name | 25th Battalion, D Company |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/42/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A60 Aeneas on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 26th Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Distinguished Conduct Medal Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For fine courage and determination. During the attack on the Beaurevoir Line, east of Peronne, on 3 October, 1918, the platoon to which he belonged met with very strong resistance from a post containing three machine guns and about 50 of the enemy. He, with Lance Corporal Adams, rushed straight at the post, showing an utter disregard of danger. Together, these two non-commissioned officers captured the post, killing ten of the enemy and causing the remainder, with the three machine guns, to surrender. He did splendid work.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 20 Date: |