| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Assayer |
| Address | c/o Golden Horseshoe, Gm, Boulder, Western Australia |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 27 |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Lizzie U Cons Ditchburn, 'Bryn Tirion', Devron Raod, Claremont, Western Australia |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | 2nd Lieutenant |
| Unit name | 27th Battalion, 16th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/44/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A16 Port Melbourne on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 28th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry during an attack. When his platoon was held up by an enemy strong point he personally rushed the post, his act resulting in the capture of 40 prisoners, four machine guns and two light trench mortars. Later, he assumed command of his company, and led them brilliantly. Throughout he set a splendid example of courage and determination.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 61 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Cross, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
