| Regimental number | 3507 |
| Place of birth | Melbourne, Victoria |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Fitter |
| Address | Coleraine, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 29 |
| Next of kin | Father, Joseph W Dale, Coleraine, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 23rd Battalion, 8th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/40/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A19 Afric on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 2nd Machine Gun Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal For most conspicuous gallantry and endurance in remaining at duty with his gun after being wounded three times during the assult on the Hindenburg Line. Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For most conspicuous gallantry, endurance and devotion to duty in remaining at duty with his gun after being wounded 3 times during the assault on the HINDENBURG Line on 3rd May, 1917. On being ordered back he assisted another wounded man through a heavy barrage to the Aid Post, a journey of well over half an hour.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 189 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory medal |