| Regimental number | 2315 |
| Place of birth | Port Fairy, Victoria |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Miner |
| Address | Kamballie PO, Kamballie, Western Australia |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 44 |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Mary F Arthur, Kamballie PO, Kamballie, Western Australia |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 10th Light Horse Regiment, 16th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/15/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A52 Surada on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Warrant Officer (Class II) |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | Camel Transport Corps |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Unspecified Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. At Wadi Augala, on 16 July, 1918, he was in charge of a detachment of fifty camels, which were being shelled by the enemy. With the assistance of two native drivers, he, by making four or five journeys got the remaining camels under cover after four natives and eight camels had become casualties.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 42 Date: |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
