Regimental number | 2353 |
Place of birth | Melton, South Australia |
Religion | Methodist |
Occupation | Farmer |
Address | Melton, Yorke's Peninsula, South Australia |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 22 |
Next of kin | Father, John A Daniel, Melton, Yorke's Peninsula, South Australia |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 5th Pioneer Battalion, Reinforcement 4 |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 14/17/3 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A55 Itria on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 58th Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during the attack by 58th Battalion on PERONNE on 2nd September 1918. Before the attack commenced under heavy machine gun fire and shell fire, this N.C.O. went forward on reconnaissance and the valuable information gained by him as to the position of the enemy aided his Company Commander in making his dispositions for the attack. In the attack this N.C.O. led his men with great dash and determination and succeeded in capturing the entire crew of 17 Trench Mortar men. Later in the attack by his dash and determination, single handed he captured a post of 10 men. His splendid leadership enabled his section to bring very effective fire on the enemy inflicting many casualties. His splendid example of leadership and devotion to duty helped greatly in the success of his Company, which secured its final objectives.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 115 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |