| Regimental number | 977 |
| Place of birth | Durham England |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Station hand |
| Address | Easington Lane, Co Durham, England |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 25 |
| Next of kin | Mrs E Appleby, Eastington Lane, County Durham, England |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Driver |
| Unit name | 2nd Light Horse Brigade Train |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A39 Port Macquarie on |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 3rd Division Train |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Distinguished Conduct Medal Conducting 52 mule loads of grenades, ammunition and water to forward area, under great difficulties, night 8-9 June 1917. Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He conducted 52 mule loads of grenades, ammunition, and water to the forward area under great difficulties, being frequently under shell fire. He showed great initiative in overcoming such obstacles as a river, trenches, and wire. He successfully delivered his load and returned without any casualties, and he has been consistently cool and resourceful whilst engaged in pack work.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 219 Date: |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
