| Regimental number | 1909 |
| Place of birth | Port Melbourne Victoria |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Golf specialist |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Harriet Alice Cummins, 103 Ross Street, Port Melbourne, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 21st Battalion, 3rd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/38/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A68 Anchises on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 21st Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Work at Broodseinde on 4 October 1917. Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Photo: Kent Fedorowich |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'The conduct of this N.C.O. during the attack on BROODSEINDE on 4th October, 1917, was most distinguished. During the heavy enemy barrage he collected and attended to wounded, and continued to do so throughout the day - getting them away to a place of safety. Also for a period of 24 days and nights, whilst working with an engineers carrying party he has done consistently excellent work under fire.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 76 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 5 |
| Place of burial | Melbourne General Cemetery, Victoria |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
