| Regimental number | 2348 |
| Place of birth | Gateshead England |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Engineer |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 27 |
| Next of kin | Father, W Denton, 9 Poplar Crescent, Gateshead, Durham, England |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Sapper |
| Unit name | Mining Corps Reinforcement 2 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 16/7/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A16 Star Of Victoria on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Staff Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | Australian Electrical & Mechanical Mining Company |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Distinguished Conduct Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in repairing cables under shell fire, as often as twenty times a day. He has shown the greatest devotion in remaining continuously on duty attending to engine troubles, not being relieved for considerable periods, and by his skill and energy keeping electric power going for the mines for ventilating, pumping, and lighting - a most important and arduous duty.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 219 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Distinguished Conduct Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
