| Regimental number | 527 |
| Place of birth | Jung Jung, Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Engine driver |
| Address | Florence Street, Port Pirie, South Australia |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 35 |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs. Mary D'Alton, Florence Street, Port Pirie, South Australia |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | 2nd Corporal |
| Unit name | No 1 Mining Corps |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A38 Ulysses on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 2nd Tunnelling Company |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'Work near Bellicourt on 29 September 1918.' |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'On the morning of 29 September, 1918, in the neighbourhood of Bellicourt, whilst the operations against the Hindenburg Line were in progress, he was in charge of a party of tunnellers searching for enemy mines, and while so doing captured 30 prisoners. Throughout the day, under heavy fire, he showed an absolute disregard of personal danger, and set a very fine example to the men under him. His skill and initiative saved many casualties.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 20 Date: |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
