| Regimental number | 3732 |
| Place of birth | Bethnel Green England |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | PO, Southport, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 31 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs M Dawney, 36 Patriot Square Cambridge Road, London, England |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 9th Battalion, 12th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/26/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A50 Itonus on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 49th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Discharged |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'During the counter-attck near DERNANCOURT South West of ALBERT on 5th April, 1918, this N.C.O. was No. 1 of a Lewis gun team. Although under heavy Rifle, Machine Gun and Trench Mortar fire, he displayed great resourcefulness in moving his gun from positon to position in order to use it to greater advantage. Throughout the whole of the operations he continued to work his gun, and by his initiative and courage inspired and cheered the men of his team.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 191 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
