| Regimental number | 1597 |
| Place of birth | Warracknabeal, Victoria |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Fireman |
| Address | Bowes Street, Queenstown, Tasmania |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs R Dalton, Bowes Street, Queenstown, Tasmania |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 12th Battalion, 3rd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/29/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A54 Runic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 51st Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty, during an enemy attack. By bombing from a very exposed position he checked the enemy, and inspired his comrades by his courage. L:ater, when all his officers had become casualties, he took command, and displayed splendid judgment and leadership under the most trying circumstances.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 15 Date: |